Kim Basinger joins Efron in 'Charlie St. Cloud'

Kim Basinger is set to join Zac Efron in Burr Steers' upcoming drama "The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud," with Universal Pictures developing the project.

Based on the novel by Ben Sherwood, the film follows Efron as a cemetary caretaker who meets weekly with a younger brother, who recently died.

Variety says Basinger will play the grieving mother of the lead character. Also starring as Efron's love interest is Amanda Crew.

Basinger's more recent credits include "Cellular," "The Sentinel" and "The Burning Plain." Good to have her back on the big screen.

BTW, "Cloud" marks Efron's second collaboration with the director after "17 Again.