Daily news dose: Nicole Kidman joins Allen flick; Isaiah Washington to portray Lou Rawls?

Here's your dose of film news for March 29, 2009:

• Woody Allen is still recruiting for this upcoming untitled movie, and the latest to join the project is Nicole Kidman. She's joining Freida Pinto, Naomi Watts, Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas and Josh Brolin. As usual, plot details are strictly kept under wraps. Kidman will soon be seen in "Nine." (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Isaiah Washington is attached to play singer Lou Rawls in an upcoming biopic. Lou Rawls Jr. wrote a script with Robert Egan and Dimi, and Pathway Entertainment will develop the project. Washington's credits include "Grey's Anatomy" and "Hollywood Homicide." (THR)

• David O. Russell is in talks to direct "The Silver Linings Playbook," based on the novel by Matthew Quick. The story follows a former high school teacher who's put in the care of his mom after leaving a mental institution. Russell recently directed "Nailed," which ran into a bunch of financial trouble. (Variety)

• Matthew McConaughey is in talks to star in Lakeshore's upcoming thriller "The Lincoln Lawyer," based on the novel by Michael Connolly. The story follows a criminal defense attorney who's representing a wealthy client with ties to a previous murder case. McConaughey will soon be seen in "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past." (Variety)

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I am looking forward to the release of 'The Silver Linings Playbook' as i believe this film's interesting story line about a high school teacher who was mentally challenged in his past, will translate into a movie that will be hard to miss!