Reese Witherspoon: Joins cast of new comedy 'The Beard'

Reese Witherspoon: Joins cast of new comedy 'The Beard'

Polished performer Reese Witherspoon will star in 'The Beard'.

The star has signed on for the lead role in the Chernin Entertainment comedy, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

However, the details of the film have not been revealed, but it is expected to involve Witherspoon acting as a fake girlfriend or 'beard' to help a gay man cover up his sexuality.

Reese will produce the movie alongside Peter Chernin. The script has been written by Becca Greene.

The actress will next be seen alongside Colin Firth in Atom Egoyan's West Memphis Three movie Devil's Knot and with Matthew McConaughey in indie drama Mud.

Witherspoon's last performance was in 'This Means War' with Tom Hardy and Chris Pine.