Brie Larson Joins Judd Apatow's 'Trainwreck'

Although she's long been a favorite as a supporting player, proving herself in films like Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and 21 Jump Street, 2013 was the year Brie Larson really came out of her shell. With an Oscar-worthy performance in Short Term 12 under her belt (could we replace Meryl Streep, please?) plus notable appearances in The Spectacular Now and Don Jon, Larson is no longer on the rise, she's already arrived. And now her next move will have her joining Judd Apatow for his latest comedy.

Variety reports that Larson is in talks for Trainwreck, which we will know will star comedian Amy Schumer and Bill Hader. Not much is known about the plot except that it was written by Schumer and may center on a basket case trying to get her life together.  We know that a boyfriend character needed to be cast, and that was likely taken by Hader, but there was also a best friend role that may be the part for Larson. After a couple of dramas it'l be good to see her back showing her obvious comedic skills.

Larson is currently filming The Gambler opposite Mark Wahlberg, and will star in The Good Luck of Right Now based on the Matthew Quick book. Trainwreck opens on July 24th 2015.