Katie Holmes fights Anna Paquin in ‘The Romantics’

Recent hot commodity, Katie Holmes, will replace Liv Tyler in the upcoming comedy The Romantics.

Starring Anna Paquin, Josh Duhamel, Malin Akerman, Elijah Wood, Adam Brody and Jeremy Strong, The Romantics is an independently financed film which centers around “eight friends from college who reunite for a wedding.” The film is being produced by Team Todd, Plum Pictures and Benaroya Pictures.

Holmes will play Laura, the maid of honor to Anna Paquin’s bride, Lila. Both Lila and Laura have had a “thing” with the groom, played by Duhamel. Let the cat fights and rolling around in over-the-top dresses begin.

The movie is based on the novel by Galt Niederhoffer who will adapt it for screen. Niederhoffer will also direct. A hefty load indeed.

Celine Rattray, Pam Hirsch and Riva Marker will executive produce.

Katie Holmes can also be seen in Miramax’s Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, due out in 2011.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter