According to Production Weekly, the star of the films The Village, Lady in the Water and Manderlay has joined the cast of the feature film. Last November, it was announced that Lindsay Lohan would have the lead female role, although Howard will now take the role.
Bryce Dallas Howard will play a wealthy rebel, Fisher Willow, who goes against the grain with the hopes of escaping the grip of her father.
In addition to Howard, The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond will also star Chris Evans, Ellen Burstyn and David Strathairn. Filming is set to begin before the end of the year in Louisiana.