New Line has picked up the Farrelly brothers' comedy "Hall Pass" out of turnaround from Fox, signing Owen Wilson to topline the picture. Jason Sudeikis is in negotiations to co-star.
The story centers on a married couple who find themselves in a lull in their marriage. The wife gives her husband (Wilson) a "hall pass," a free ticket to engage in extramarital encounters.
Pete Jones wrote the spec, which was rewritten by Peter and Bobby Farrelly, who are directing and producing with their Conundrum Entertainment partner Bradley Thomas.
Read more in the Hollywood Reporter.
