Trailer for 'How Do You Know' debuts online

The first trailer for James L. Brooks' new romantic comedy "How Do You Know" has debuted online, and you can check it out after the jump. The film stars Paul Rudd, Reese Witherspoon and Owen Wilson.

Written by Brooks, the film stars Witherspoon as a woman caught in the middle of a love triangle. Rudd and Wilson are the ones fighting for her heart. Supporting cast includes Jack Nicholson.

I can't say I'm in love with this trailer, but I'm glad it doesn't show too much. Brooks hasn't done anything since his "Spanglish" in 2004. He also helmed "As Good As it Gets." "Know" opens Dec. 17, 2010.

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Daily news dose: Jack Nicholson joins Brooks comedy; Kurt Wimmer to write 'Total Recall' remake

Here's your dose of film news for June 3, 2009:

• Jack Nicholson ("As Good As It Gets") is in talks to join Paul Rudd, Reese Witherspoon and Owen Wilson in James L. Brooks' upcoming untitled comedy for Columbia Pictures. Written by Brooks, the film focuses on a love triangle, with Rudd and Wilson playing two men competing for Witherspoon's heart. Nicholson would play Rudd's father. (Variety)

• In February, we found out Columbia Pictures is developing a "Total Recall" remake, and according to Variety, Kurt Wimmer will write the script. Wimmer's credits also include "The Thomas Crown Affair," "The Recruit" and "Salt." Neal H. Moritz will produce the remake of the film that was based on Philip K. Dick's story and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger.

• Producer Brian Grazer has joined Universal and Hasbro's big-screen adventure "Stretch Armstrong," based on the action figure launched in the 1970s. Steve Oedekerk is writing the script for the project, which the studios plan to release April 15, 2011. Stretch is a muscled blond man whose arms and legs can stretch out. (The Hollywood Reporter)

• Amanda Bynes has scored a two-picture deal at Screen Gems, according to Variety. The "What I Like About You" actress will star in Will Gluck's comedy "Easy A," about a high school student who seeks financial and personal gain by pretending to be the school slut. She will then star in an another untitled project. Bynes last appeared in "Sydney White."

Rudd, Wilson to join Witherspoon in comedy

Paul Rudd and Owen Wilson are in negotiations to star in James L. Brooks' upcoming untitled comedy for Columbia Pictures.

Reese Witherspoon is already on board of the project, which focuses on a love triangle, according to Variety. Rudd and Wilson would be playing two men competing for Witherspoon's heart.

Other than that, not much is known about the film, which has the working title "How Do You Know?"

Brooks also directed "Spanglish," "Terms of Endearment" and "As Good as It Gets," and he hasn't done a film in almost five years.

Rudd recently starred in "Role Models." He will next be seen in "I Love You, Man." Wilson, one of the leads in "Marley & Me," will appear in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian."

Witherspoon joins untitled Brooks comedy

Remember James L. Brooks? He's the guy who directed "Spanglish," "Terms of Endearment" and "As Good as It Gets," and he hasn't helmed a flick in four years.

But now he's back, and according to Variety, he's working hard on an untitled Columbia Pictures comedy that will star Reese Witherspoon.

Plot details are strictly kept under wraps, and the only thing we know at this stage is that the film seems to be an "ensemble project that boasts at least three major characters."

Oh yeah, and the working title, according to the trade, is "How Do You Know?"

Witherspoon is currently onscreen in the box office hit "Four Christmases." She also voiced a character in DreamWorks Animation's upcoming animated adventure "Monsters vs. Aliens."