Rumer Willis Signs on for E!'s SONGBYRD Pilot

Rumer Willis may soon be heading to the small screen.

According to Deadline, Willis has signed on to join Bethany Joy Lenz in E!'s upcoming scripted drama pilot SONGBYRD. The project comes from PRIVATE PRACTICE's Krista Vernoff and Diane Warren. Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will executive produce.

SONGBYRD "centers on Lauren Byrd (Lenz), a character loosely inspired by hitmaker Warren. Lauren, writer of hit love songs, employs a small staff, including her sister Mickey (Willis), to enable and manage her eccentric yet wildly successful process. But when her ex-fiance reveals himself to be less than the man she remembers, she realizes that she can no longer live in the past and must find a new, true inspiration for her sake and those around her."

In its first foray into scripted territory, E! has also picked up THE ROYALS, which follows a fictional royal family, led by Elizabeth Hurley. THE ROYALS comes from Lionsgate TV, Schwahn, Brian Robbins, and Joe Davola. Schwan will take on the writing duties.

Willis recently completed production on the independent feature THE DIARY OF PRESTON PLUMMER, a coming-of-age story opposite Trevor Morgan. In 2009, Rumer starred in Summit's HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW. Other film credits include HOUSE BUNNY and FROM WITHIN. Willis' television roles include a significant arc on 90210 as well as guest starring roles on ARMY WIVES, CSI: NY, and MEDIUM.

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