Drew Barrymore gets 'Going'
Actress to star with Long in New Line comedy
By DAVE MCNARY
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Drew Barrymore is "Going the Distance," signing for the lead role in New Line's romantic comedy opposite Justin Long.
"Distance," to be directed by Nanette Burstein, is being produced by Adam Shankman and Jennifer Gibgot via their Offspring Entertainment shingle.
Penned by tyro writer Geoff LaTulippe, "Distance" is an observational comedy about a young couple navigating their way through the perils of a long distance relationship who quickly discover that "going the distance" might cost them everything they have, including one another.
The project reunites Barrymore and Long, who starred in New Line's "He's Just Not That Into You." Barrymore's Flower Films produced the ensemble comedy, which has grossed $145 million worldwide.
Drew Barrymore will star in the romantic comedy "Going the Distance" alongside Justin Long.Drew Barrymore and Justin Long have been cast in a romantic comedy called ''Going the Distance''.

The New Line Cinema film is to be directed by documentary filmmaker Nanette Burstein, who made the films ''The Kid Stays in the Picture'' and ''American Teen''. It will be Burstein's feature film debut.

''Going the Distance'', written by New Line staffer Geoff LaTulippe, will focus on a couple dealing with challenges arising from a cross-country romance. Media reports did not indicate a release date had been determined.

The film is being produced by Adam Shankman and Jennifer Gibgot via their independent production company, Offspring Entertainment.

Barrymore and Long last appeared together in the 2009 film, ''He's Just Not That into You'', which grossed $145 million worldwide. The duo dated in real life, but broke up in July after dating for about a year.