Tim Blake Nelson joins 'Whales' project

Tim Blake Nelson is the latest to join Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski in "Everybody Loves Whales," which also stars Kristen Bell. Ken Kwapis will direct the movie based on the book "Freeing the Whales."

Set in 1988, the story follows a news reporter and Greenpeace member (John & Drew) who do whatever it takes to save three whales trapped in Arctic Circle. THR says Nelson plays a a wildlife expert.

Nelson, a great actor, recently did "Leaves of Grass" and "Saint John of Las Vegas." He's got a few projects coming soon, including "The Big Year," "Yelling to the Sky" and Rob Minkoff's "Flypaper."