Simmons, Messina to find ‘Invisible Sign’

J.K. Simmons and Chris Messina have signed on to join Jessica Alba in Marilyn Agrelo’s upcoming drama “An Invisible Sign of My Own.”

Based on the novel by Aimee Bender, the film follows a reclusive math teacher (Alba) whose life takes a turn when a new science teacher starts working at her school.

Details about Messina’s and Simmons’ roles are unknown at this point. Variety describes the project as an "Amelie"-style indie.

Simmons can currently be seen onscreen in “Burn After Reading.” His future projects include “Jennifer’s Body” and “Crazy on the outside.”

As for Messina, he most recently starred in Woody Allen’s “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” and “Humboldt County.” He’ll also appear in Nora Ephron’s “Julie & Julia.”

Final word: Sounds like an interesting project, although I’m not quite sure about this “Amelie”-style thing. “Amelie” is a unique masterpiece no one can get remotely close to.

Jessica Alba looks for ‘Invisible Sign’

Jessica Alba has signed on to star in Marilyn Agrelo’s upcoming drama “An Invisible Sign of My Own,” according to Variety.

Based on the novel by Aimee Bender, the story centers on a young woman who lives in solitude and spends most of her time burying herself in a world of numbers and math. Everything changes when she takes on a job as second-grade math teacher.

Agrelo, whose credits include “Mad Hot Ballroom,” is directing a script by Mike Ellis and Pam Falk. The duo also wrote Adam Shankman’s 2001 comedy “The Wedding Planner.”

Alba most recently starred in “The Eye” and “The Love Guru.”