Hough, Brand to star in Cody's debut

Julianne Hough and Russell Brand will star inside the untitled Mandate Pictures pic that Diablo Cody could make her directorial debut. Cody composed the story from the protected youthful lady (Hough) who handles to get rid of her belief carrying out a plane crash and visits Las vegas to determine the wild existence. She meets an unlikely companion (Brand), who helps her find her true self. Mason Novick will produce with Mandate Prexy Nathan Kahane will professional produce with Cody. Hough is seen next in Paramount's "Footloose," while Brand just wrapped New Line's "Rock old range." Hough is repped by CAA and Brand is repped by WME. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com