Watch: Red Band 'I Love You Phillip Morris' Trailer

I never thought it would happen, but Glenn Ficarra and John Requa's "I Love You Phillip Morris" is finally coming to North American theaters this December, and it's about damn time. Watch the new trailer below.

It's a red band version, so be prepared for explicit content. Jim Carrey plays Steven Russell, a conman who ends up in a Texas prison, where he falls in love with his cellmate Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor).

The film looks hilarious, and I'm sure we're in for a pair of solid performances. Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, the guys behind "Bad Santa," certainly know their stuff when it comes to generating dark comedy.

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Kevin Bacon checks in with Steve Carell comedy

Kevin Bacon is the latest to join John Requa and Glenn Ficarra's upcoming untitled comedy starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Julianne Moore. The project is set up at Warner Bros., and Dan Fogelman ("Fred Claus," "Bolt") pened the script. The Hollywood Reporter says Emma Stone is also on board.

Carell will play a man who employs a life coach (Gosling) to save his marriage after his wife (Moore) announces she wants a divorce. Bacon will play a working colleague of Carell's wife. Bacon, who recently starred in "My One and Only," has "Super" and "Elephant White" coming soon.

Ryan Gosling boards dark Steve Carell comedy

Steve Carell will be joined by Ryan Gosling in John Requa and Glenn Ficarra's upcoming untitled comedy for Warner Bros. the script by Dan Fogelman ("Bolt") follows a father who is forced to deal with a marital crisis and keep up the relationship with his children.

Variety says Gosling will play a best friend of Carell's character. Gosling, who was last seen in "Lars and the Real Girl," will soon star in "Blue Valentine." Carell will next star in "Date Night," and Requa and Ficarra's new film is "I love you Phillip Morris."

'Bad Santa' duo to direct Steve Carell

John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, who delivered the insanely hilarious script for "Bad Santa," are in talks to direct an untitled comedy that will star Steve Carell. The project is set up at Warner Bros.

Variety says the script by Dan Fogelman ("Bolt" & "Cars") follows a father who is forced to deal with a marital crisis and keep up the relationship with his children. That's all we know about plot right now.

Requa and Ficarra latest directorial effort, "I Love You Phillip Morris" (with Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor), which will open in theaters soon. The duo also the hilarious remake of "Bad News Bears."

Reese Witherspoon considers 'Pharm Girl' role

Reese Witherspoon will produce and is attached to star in Universal's upcoming comedy "Pharm Girl," according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Witherspoon would play a woman who scores a job in the pharmaceutical business and slowly starts to understand how the industry really works.

Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, whose credits include "Bad Santa" and the "Bad News Bears" remake, are writing the script and are in talks to direct the project.

Witherspoon most recently starred in "Four Christmases." Her voice was also featured in "Monsters vs. Aliens." As a producer, the Oscar-winning actress worked on "Penelope," "Christmases" and "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde."

A first 'I Love You Phillip Morris' trailer hits!

The folks at TrailerAddict posted what looks like an early version of a trailer for Glenn Ficarra and John Requa's upcoming comedy "I Love You Phillip Morris." You can check it out right after the jump.

Inspired by a true story, the film stars Jim Carrey as Steven Russell, a talented conman who ends up in a Texas prison, where he falls in love with his cellmate Phillip Morris (Ewan McGregor).

While the preview below certainly looks interesting, it lasts for about three minutes and could use some additional editing. It looks more like a promo clip at this stage.

As for Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, their writing credits include "Bad Santa" and the remake of "Bad News Bears," two flicks I absolutely enjoyed.

As far as I know no U.S. release date has been confirmed yet. I'll let you know as soon as I learn more about it. For now, enjoy the preview below.

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