Melissa Leo joins 'Betty Anne Waters'

Melissa Leo has signed on to star alongside Hilary Swank in Tony Goldwyn’s upcoming drama “Betty Anne Waters."

According to Variety, Minnie Driver and Sam Rockwell are also on board.

The film follows a single mother who fights her way through law school to represent and help free her imprisoned brother, who was wrongfully convicted of murder.

Swank plays the central character, while Leo jumps into the role of a female police officer trying to pin the murder on Betty's brother.

Pamela Gray wrote the original script, which Richard LaGravenese rewrote. Goldwyn's credits include "The Last Kiss."

Leo was recently nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in "Frozen River," which Courtney Hunt directed. She also starred in "Righteous Kill."

Comments

[Brandie]

This is an amazing story, and if i was not a part of her family i would not have believed it. This movie is nothing like the other lawyer movie with Julia Roberts. This movie has a lot of ups and downs, alot of people will be able to relate to the story. I myself work in the Criminal field and it has opened my eyes and my mind. The cast is great Hilary, is just the perfect Betty Anne. I hpoe you will enjoy this movie as much as i will.