Kevin Spacey Signs on for J.D. Salinger Movie REBEL IN THE RYE

Deadline writes that stage and screen vet Kevin Spacey has signed on for REBEL IN THE RYE, Danny Strong's upcoming film about THE LIFE of author J.D. Salinger, from Black Label Media. Spacey joins Nicholas Hoult in the cast.

Based on Kenneth Slawenski's biography J.D. SALINGER: A LIFE, the film centers on Salinger as he prepares to write his iconic novel CATCHER IN THE RYE.

Spacey will take on the role of 'Whit Burnett', described as "a professor at Columbia and editor of Story Magazine" who "became a mentor and was the first to challenge the young Salinger, inspiring him to grow as a storyteller."

The actor will return for Season 4 of Netflix's hit series HOUSE OF CARDS this spring and will soon be seen on the big screen in BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB, ELVIS & NIXON, NINE LIVES and BABY DRIVER.

Tony winner Spacey last starred on Broadway in A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN. He has also taken the stage in THE ICEMAN COMETH, LOST IN YONKERS, LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, HURLYBURLY and GHOSTS.