Brad Pitt, Will Ferrell & Jonah Hill join 'Oobermind'

Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill have joined and Robert Downey Jr. has left the voice cast of DreamWorks Animation's upcoming comedy project "Oobermind," which was written by Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons.

Variety says the film follows a supervillain (Ferrell) who slips into a deep crisis after he finally defeats his rival Metro Man (Pitt). As a result, he creates a new hero (Hill) who has evil intentions himself.

Also on-board of "Oobermind" is Tina Fey, who will be voicing a reporter assigned to provide coverage of the whole situation. The film, which was originally known as "Master Mind," is set for release in November 2010.

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Ben Stiller in talks to join 'Master Mind' voice cast

Ben Stiller is in negotiations to join the voice cast of DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming comedy “Master Mind.”

Also in talks are Oscar nominee Robert Downey Jr. and Tina Fey.

Written by Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons, this parody of the superhero genre centers on a villain who slips into a crisis after accidentally killing his nemesis.

The Hollywood Reporter says DreamWorks Animation plans to release the film Nov. 5, 2010. The project would reunite Stiller and Downey Jr., who last collaborated on "Tropic Thunder."

Stiller will next be seen in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian." Downey Jr. will soon be seen in "The Soloist" and "Sherlock Holmes."

Fey was last seen on the big screen in "Baby Mama." She's also working on the critically acclaimed television comedy "30 Rock."