Elizabeth Banks Set To Star In Upcoming James Gunn-Produced Horror Flick

According to Variety, Elizabeth Banks has signed on as the lead in new horror film produced by James Gunn, director of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY and the H Collective.

David Yarovesky (The Hive) is set to direct the project, which will be written by Brian and Mark Gunn. The H Collective will fully finance the feature and produce alongside Gunn and his company Troll Court Entertainment. The H Collective announced the project last November, and it is expected to start production this spring.

Plot details are unknown at this time.

"Elizabeth and I have been on the same artistic page since we first met when she auditioned for Slither back in 2005," Gunn said. "She's since remained one of my best friends in the world, and I've been fighting tooth and nail to work with her again. She's the perfect partner to Yarvo, the H Collective and myself in creating this very special project."

Elizabeth Banks is best known for her roles in the films Pitch Perfect, Definitely, Maybe, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, W., Role Models, Wet Hot American Summer, and The Uninvited. She also starred in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man, and its sequels. She co-starred as Effie Trinket in the film adaptation of SuzAnne Collins' novel, The Hunger Games, currently in theaters.

Banks received an Emmy nomination for her recurring role of Avery Jessup on 30 Rock. Previously, appeared in a recurring role of Dr. Kim Briggs on Scrubs from 2006 to 2009

Photo Credit: Walter McBride

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