Not your average Babysitter! Former Home And Away star Samara Weaving confirms her casting in new Hollywood movie with Charlie's Angels director
Samara Weaving has confirmed her casting in an upcoming Hollywood film.
The 23-year-old took to social media on Saturday to share the news with fan of her upcoming lead role in The Babysitter, which will see her working alongside big-time producer/director McG.
According to Variety, the former Home And Away actress will play the lead female character in the film but very few details are available beyond that, with the production still in the development stage.
Not your average sitter! Former Home And Away actress Samara Weaving confirms lead role in new movie The Babysitter
While the script is still in development, it is understood the plot will follow a 12-year-old boy and his babysitter during a night when things take an unexpected turn for the worst.
It's also not known the genre of the film but the story line suggests it will be a thriller or possibly even horror movie.
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McG is said to be so excited about the project that he went from originally producing the movie to taking on directing as well, according to the industry publication: 'to realize his vision for the script'.
The former music video director/producer has become one of the most in-demand Hollywood directors since switching to film and is responsible for launching the careers of Rachel Bilson, Mischa Barton, Adam Brody and Benjamin McKenzie on The OC.
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Hollywood heavyweight: The starlet will be working with director McG, who has launched the careers of many actors including Rachel Bilson and Mischa Barton
Full-throttle! The music video director made his name in Tinsletown after working with Drew Barrymore to resurrect the Charlie's Angel's franchise on film.
McG, who's full name is Joseph McGinty Nichol, is best known for resurrecting the Charlie's Angel's franchise on film with Drew Barrymore.
Working with the Hollywood hot-shot should do big things for the Aussie soap star's career, after a slow start in Hollywood.
The blonde beauty, who is the niece of actor Hugo Weaving, played Indigo Walker on the iconic Australian drama for almost five years from 2009.
Soap star: The blonde beauty played Indigo Walker on the iconic soap fort five years before moving to LA
Slow start: The Bonds model has had a slow start in Hollywood since moving there in 2013 after leaving the Aussie drama
However, her transition to Hollywood hasn't been an instant success, having landed a number of small roles in US TV shows and other short films since heading to LA in 2013.
No-doubt the actress is hoping this new big budget flick will put her in the right direction to replicating the successful careers of other Home And Away alumni, such as Isla Fisher and Chris Hemsworth.
Samara will next be seen as Brianne in the film Monster Trucks, starring Rob Lowe and Danny Glover, due out in 2016.
Big things: No doubt the actress will be hoping the blockbuster will help her transition to big-time star in Hollywood like her fellow Home And Away alumni
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