'Enchanted' director to work with Hugh Jackman

Kevin Lima, the guy who brought us "Enchanted," is in talks to direct the upcoming Hugh Jackman comedy "Avon Man" for 20th Century Fox. The film is rumored to have a "Full Monty" vibe to it.

Variety says "Avon Man" could shoot in a couple of months. Ineed, Jackman's schedule is already busy, with the filming of "Real Steel" starting early this summer. Jackman boarded "Man" last summer.

Written by Kevin Bisch ("Hitch"), the film follows a guy who loses his job and decides he'll try and make some money selling maeup. He also tries to support his family by trying to win a regional sales contest.

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This and that in film news: Hugh Jackman to star in 'Avon Man;' 'Septimus Heap' coming to big screen

Here are some brief film news you shouldn't miss on July 15, 2009:

• Hugh Jackman is attached to star in 20th Century Fox's "Avon Man," based on a pitch by Kevin Bisch, screenwriter of "Hitch." The story follows a man who's laid off and tries his luck as an Avon salesman. Variety says the project takes on a "Full Monty" vibe.

• David Frankel, director of "Marley & Me," is set to helm "Septimus Heap: Magyk" for Warner Bros. The project is based on the book series by Angie Sage. The story follows two babies - one how is the seventh son of a seventh son and is set to become a wizard, and the other who is destined to become a princess. (THR)

• Pierce Brosnan, Patricia Clarkson and Julianne Moore will star in Stanley Tucci's comedy-drama "The Hunter." Written by Tucci, the film follows a middle-aged man "desperately clinging to the vestiges of his once-charmed life and world." Variety describes it as a coming-of-age story.

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