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Former child star Emma Roberts is reportedly 'in talks' to star as 'loveable hot mess' Verona in Luminosity Entertainment's mistaken identity action comedy Verona Spies, which begins production next spring.Deadline reported Tuesday that the 31-year-old niece of Julia Roberts plays a would-be escort/assassin who falls in love with her target, a 'charmingly handsome' pharmaceutical executive.Geoffrey Rush — who's only a Grammy away from elite EGOT status — has already signed on to play the exec's Big Pharma boss, who hires hitmen to take them out. Escort/assassin: Former child star Emma Roberts is reportedly 'in talks' to star as 'loveable hot mess' Verona in Luminosity Entertainment's mistaken identity action comedy Verona Spies, which begins production next spring (pictured September 8)At the helm is Frank Coraci, best known for directing six comedies starring Adam Sandler, whom he's been friends with for 38 years.'If there ever was going to be a more comedic version of the classic, true romance, here it is,' the 56-year-old filmmaker said in a statement.'I'm super amped to make this hilarious and action-packed flick with this amazing cast.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Emma Roberts is set to headline the comedy “Hot Mess.” The movie marks the feature directorial debut for film and TV helmer Katie Locke O’Brien (“Ghosts,” “A.P. Bio”). The project was written by Gabrielle D’Amico and is produced by Debbie Liebling (“South Park”), Maggie Malina (“Resort To Love”) and Laura Lewis (“Mr. Malcolm’s List”). Currently in pre-production and scheduled to start shooting in early 2024, Mister Smith Entertainment will launch international sales at this month’s Cannes market. Laura Lewis at Rebelle Media is representing North American rights.

EXCLUSIVE: In-demand actress Emma Roberts is in final talks to join Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush in action-comedy Verona Spies, which will be directed by comedy veteran Frank Coraci, known for movies including The Wedding Singer and The Waterboy.