Dakota Fanning and Theo James are believed to be in talks for Franny.
The comedy will star Richard Gere, while Andrew Renzi will make his feature film directorial debut with the film.
Franny follows a older gentleman who wedges himself into the lives of a young couple.
Fanning has taken on a wide range of role recently moving from blockbuster franchise The Twilight Saga to dramas such as Now Is Good and Very Good Girls.
Theo James is an actor to keep an eye on as he is set to make a real splash at the beginning of next year with Divergent.
The actor will take on the role of Four in the big screen adaptation of the novel by Veronica Roth.
Franny will begin filming in Philadelphia next month.
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