Adam Brody to star in 'Girls'

BrodyAdam Brody is adopting his new leading-guy status by dealing with two new high-profile indies, such as the latest film from author-producer Neil LaBute. Brody has arrived charge in "Some Women," an element adaptation of LaBute's play that'll be directed by Jennifer Getzinger ("Mad Males"). Story follows a effective author who, prior to getting married, decides to visit across the nation to satisfy his five ex-female friends in a number of rooms in hotels. Additionally to writing the script, LaBute will make the pic with Leeden Media's Patty West and Chris Schwartz, in addition to Andrew Carlberg. Production is skedded to begin in April in La. Thesp can also be set to star in Take advantage of Meltzer's "Thanks for visiting the Jungle," which follows several staffers in a design firm who continue a workplace retreat to some tropical island, where total chaos erupts once they become stranded. A "The almighty from the Flies"-type situation originates, and Brody's protag needs to complement wits using the energy-hungry leader to be able to save his co-employees. Take advantage of Huebel, Dennis Haysbert, Kristen Schaal and Jean-Claude Van Damme will co-star within the Pimienta production, which begins shooting the following month in Puerto Rico. U.K.-based The Salt Clients are financing the Shaun Kauffmann-scripted pic, which is created by National Lampoon professional Justin Kanew and Pimienta's Luillo Ruiz ("The Males Who Stare at Goat's"). Charley Cabrera will co-produce, while Alex Goldstone will professional produce using the Salt Co.'s Robert Bevan, Samantha Horley and Cyril Margret. Most widely known for enjoying nerdy teen Seth Cohen on "The OC," Brody has worked to shed that image recently, dealing with a number of supporting roles in challenging indie fare. He just signed onto play "Deep Throat" star Harry Reems opposite Amanda Seyfried in "Lovelace" and stars in Whit Stillman's "Damsels in Distress," which The new sony Classics opens April 6. This season is shaping up to become a large one for Brody, who co-stars in last year's Toronto Film Festival entry "The Oranges," the Kristin Wiig-Oscar Isaac indie "Revenge for Jolly" and concentrate Features' "Seeking a buddy for that Finish around the globe,Inch which stars Steve Carell and Keira Knightley. Brody is repped by UTA. Contact Shaun Sneider at shaun.sneider@variety.com