Rebel Wilson to play 'cynical single woman' in new romantic comedy ahead of Absolutely Fabulous movie release

By Benge Nsenduluka For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 05:49 EST, 24 May 2016 | Updated: 08:27 EST, 24 May 2016

She's currently one of the funniest actresses in Hollywood.

And Rebel Wilson is set to bring more laughs to movie screens in an upcoming new romantic comedy.

The untitled project tells the story of a single woman who doesn't believe in love but wakes one day only to find herself at the centre of an amusing love story.

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Taking over: Rebel Wilson will star in a new upcoming romantic comedy film

Taking over: Rebel Wilson will star in a new upcoming romantic comedy film

According to Variety, The Pitch Perfect actress will play the lead in the film, which is being produced by What Women Want's Gina Matthews, Todd Garner and Grant Scharbo.

The New Line Cinema movie is based on an original script written by Erin Cardillo.

The famous studio is currently on the hunt for an experienced Director to help bring the project to life.

The Sydney-born actress launched her acting career in 2003 as the aloof character Toula on the former SBS comedy, Fat Pizza.

She landed her big break in the 2011 feature Bridesmaids and has since had great success.

Rebel has had a busy year following the release of How To Be Single and Grimsby as well as the forthcoming British comedy Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.

The 36-year-old previously credited British comedian Matt Lucas for helping her land a part in the film adaptation of the famed television show Absolutely Fabulous. 

A star is born: Since moving to the U.S. in 2011, Rebel has starred in several hit films including Pitch Perfect

A star is born: Since moving to the U.S. in 2011, Rebel has starred in several hit films including Pitch Perfect

She said: 'Matt told me Jennifer Saunders was writing an Ab Fab movie and knew I was such a big fan of hers and gave me her email address. 

'I emailed her and said, ‘If you need me for anything I’ll be there,'' she told the UK's Daily Mirror.

'I full out got down on my knees and begged. There’s no level to which I wouldn’t have gone to!'

'She cashed that in about six months later and said, "We’re going to be shooting around November and would love to have you come on for a day and do some funny stuff."'

Absolutely Fabulous is scheduled for release in the UK in July. 

Winner: The funny blonde has won legions of fans across the world with her exceptional acting abilities

Winner: The funny blonde has won legions of fans across the world with her exceptional acting abilities

Life abroad: The actress is currently based in Los Angeles for work

Life abroad: The actress is currently based in Los Angeles for work

 

 

 

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