Reilly and Weaver Go for 'Rapids'

Source: Variety

John C. Riley and Sigourney Weaver have signed on to Cedar Rapids, the film which appears to have nothing to do with whitewater rafting (no doubt a disappointment to fans of John C. Reilley in The River Wild ), a cast which will also include Anne Heche, Ed Helms and Arrested Development 's Alia Shawkat. The comedy has already begun filming.

While Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant had a disappointing box office turnout, Reilley is still at the top of his game for comedies, and will no doubt be a huge draw for Cedar Rapids. The same would be difficult to argue for Weaver—for now. After Avatar releases in December, which is shaping up to be one of the biggest films of the year, Weaver has the opportunity to capitalize on some real renewed star power that can boost this film into the comedy stratosphere.

After Avatar, next year will also find Weaver in the Simon Pegg/Nick Frost-penned Paul, as well as Disney's You Again. Reilley, meanwhile, will be seen in The Extra Man alongside Paul Dano.