Jessica Chastain is arguably today's top actress, with a string of stellar dramatic performances longer than her flowing red hair. But one area she hasn't indulged in too often is comedy, and for her first major comedic role she's getting some high-profile help. According to The Tracking Board she has agreed to star in Plus One, a film that will be produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, and may see the red-hot Amy Schumer as her co-star.
Written by April Prosser, this two-hander comedy centers on Rachel, who is just coming out of a long-term relationship and looking to get back into the dating scene. But with all of her closest friends married, she must turn to her wild and crude acquaintance Summer to be her wing-woman.Obviously the Summer role sounds perfect for Schumer, and if a deal can be struck it would be amazing to see her paired up with Chastain. A director won't be sought until Chastain's co-star has been locked down, but this sounds like a perfect vehicle for someone like Paul Feig or Schumer's Trainwreck director, Judd Apatow.
