Amy Adams is in talks to join Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale in David O. Russell's upcoming drama "The Fighter," which Darren Aronofsky was originally set to direct with Matt Damon (they both left the project).

The film focuses on the special relationship between boxer Mickey Ward (Wahlberg) and his brother Dicky Ecklund (Bale). Melissa Leo is also on-board as the guys' mother.

The Hollywood Reporter says Oscar nominee Adams is set to play Charlene, a bartender who ends up dating Wahlberg's character.

The lovely Adams is currently onscreen in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian." She will soon be seen in Nora Ephron's "Julie & Julia," a film that reteams her with Meryl Streep.

Relativity Media is backing "The Fighter" financially, with Paramount Pictures on-board to distribute.

Oscar-nominated actress Melissa Leo is in talks to star alongside Christian Bale and Mark Wahlberg in David O. Russell's upcoming "The Fighter," a drama about the special relationship between boxer Mickey Ward (Wahlberg) and his brother Dicky Ecklund (Bale). According to Variety, Leo would play the guys' mother.

Leo recently scored an Oscar nomination for "Frozen River," which I shockingly still haven't seen. Other recent appearances of hers include "Righteous Kill." Leo also has several projects lined up, including "Betty Anne Waters" and "Welcome to the Rileys."

Loren Dean is the latest to join Tony Goldwyn’s upcoming drama “Betty Anne Waters."

Hilary Swank, Melissa Leo, Minnie Driver, Clea DuVall, Juliette Lewis and Sam Rockwell are already on board.

In the film, Swank plays a single mother who fights her way through law school to represent and help free her imprisoned brother, who was wrongfully convicted of murder.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Dean is set to play Swank's husband.

Pamela Gray wrote the original script for the project, which Richard LaGravenese rewrote. Goldwyn's directing credits include "The Last Kiss."

Dean's credits include "Apollo 13," "Gattaca" and "Enemy of the State." He also appeared in several episodes of television's "Bones."

Melissa Leo has signed on to star alongside Hilary Swank in Tony Goldwyn’s upcoming drama “Betty Anne Waters."

According to Variety, Minnie Driver and Sam Rockwell are also on board.

The film follows a single mother who fights her way through law school to represent and help free her imprisoned brother, who was wrongfully convicted of murder.

Swank plays the central character, while Leo jumps into the role of a female police officer trying to pin the murder on Betty's brother.

Pamela Gray wrote the original script, which Richard LaGravenese rewrote. Goldwyn's credits include "The Last Kiss."

Leo was recently nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in "Frozen River," which Courtney Hunt directed. She also starred in "Righteous Kill."

Actress Melissa Leo has joined James Gandolfini and Kristen Stewart in Jake Scott’s indie drama “Welcome to the Rileys,” according to Variety.

The trade says the story revolves around a couple (Gandolfini, Leo) driven apart by the death of their daughter but brought back together when they meet a troubled young woman (Stewart).

Scott is directing a script by Ken Hixon, writer of “City by the Sea.” “Rileys” heads into production this month.

Leo most recently starred in “Frozen River” and “Righteous Kill.” She’s currently filming Jake Goldberger’s “Don McKay,” about a man (Thomas Haden Church) who returns to his hometown only to find his long-lost love on the verge of death.

Stewart will next be seen in Catherine Hardwicke’s anticipated vampire romance “Twilight.” As for Gandolfini, watch out for him in Tony Scott’s remake of “The Taking of Pelham 123.”

Thomas Haden Church is currently filming Jake Goldberger's upcoming indie drama "Don McKay" for Animus Films, according to Variety. Elisabeth Sue, Melissa Leo, Keith David and M. Emmet Walsh are also on board.

Written by Goldberger, the film centers on a man who left his hometown after suffering from a tragedy. When he returns home 25 years later, he finds his long-lost love on the verge of death and is consequently thrust into a bunch of troubles.

"McKay" is produced on a modest budget and is currently shooting in the Boston area.

Church's acting credits include "Sideways" and "Spider-Man 3." He most recently starred alongside Dennis Quaid and Ellen Page in "Smart People." Future projects of his include "Big Eyes," a drama in which he co-stars with Kate Hudson.

Goldberger recently penned the teen horror flick "Homecoming," which stars Mischa Barton and Jessica Stroup.