The cast keeps on shaping up to look better and better as Sigourney Weaver, John C. Reilly and Alia Shawkat attach themselves to “Cedar Rapids”. The Phil Johnston penned script is being directed by “Youth in Revolt” director Miguel Arteta. The story is about a sad-sack insurance agent who goes to an industry convention to try and save the jobs of his colleagues (Variety). Already attached to be in the picture is Anne Heche and Ed Helms.

Shawkat wrapped up acting for Floria Sigismondi’s “The Runaways” and can still be seen on the big screen in the Drew Barrymore directed film “Whip It”. Sigourney Weaver will be seen in James Cameron’s new move “Avatar” and John C. Reilly can also be seen in “Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant”.

Tags: Alia Shawkat, Anne Heche, Cedar Rapids, Ed Helms, Fox Searchlight Pictures, John C. Reilly, Miguel Arteta, Phil Johnston, Sigourney Weaver