Joseph Gordon-Levitt joins cancer film

Joseph Gordon-Levitt will replace James McAvoy in Summit Entertainment's upcoming untitled cancer comedy Jonathan Levine is directing. The film was previously titled "I'm With Cancer," and Nicole Holofcener was set to direct. McAvoy dropped out recently.

The Hollywood Reporter says Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anjelica Huston and Philip Baker Hall will co-star. Seth Rogen will also appear in the film about a young man who learns he has cancer. The story is based on real-life experiences of screenwriter Will Reiser.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt's career reall has been taking off. He recently starred in "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," and previously in "(500) Days of Summer." He's got "Elektra Luxx" and "Inception" coming soon. Details about McAvoy's departure are unknown.