Alan Arkin to star in Ben Affleck's 'Argo'

Ben Affleck is starting to cast his upcoming film "Argo," and the great Alan Arkin is the first to officially jump on board. Written by Chris Terrio, the film is the adaptation of Joshuah Bearman's Wired magazine article "How the CIA Used a Fake Sci-Fi Flick to Rescue American from Tehran."

The story follows on the 1979 Tehran hostage situation during which the CIA and the Canadian government teamed up to rescue six U.S. diplomats. Variety says Arkin is set to play film producer Lester Siegel. George Clooney and Grant Heslov are producing "Argo."

As for Arkin, his recent credits include "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee," "City Island" and "Get Smart." The "Little Miss Sunshine" star will soon be seen in "The Change-Up" and "The Muppets."

Here's the poster for 'Sunshine Cleaning'

From the producers of "Little Miss Sunshine" comes "Sunshine Cleaning," a comedy starring Emily Blunt, Amy Adams and Alan Arkin.

ImpAwards just recently added a new poster for the film, which is directed by Christine Jeffs from a script by Megan Holley.

The film focuses on two sisters who want to make some quick cash by starting up a crime scene clean-up business. It's a dirty business indeed.

Blunt, Adams and Arkin together in one film sounds delicious. I recently caught the trailer for "Sunshine Cleaning" in theaters, and I have to admit, it looks hilarious.

The film is scheduled to open in limited relesse March 13, 2009. Adams is currently onscree  in "Doubt." Blunt will be seen in "The Wolf Man" later this year.

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