Director Chris Columbus and "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere are in talks for the upcoming teen comedy I Love You Beth Cooper. The film is being released through Fox Atomic and is scheduled for a spring start.
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Variety reports Panettiere is in talks for the role of the titular character – a cheerleader who becomes the object of a nerdy valedictorian's obsession. The two find themselves on a series of misadventures after he tells the world of his love for her during his graduation speech.
The film is based on a story by Larry Doyle (a former writer for "The Simpsons"). Columbus has signed to produce the film through his 1492 Pictures studio.
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