Variety reports that Richard Jenkins will star opposite Julia Roberts in the film Eat, Pray, Love, inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s best-selling book.
The story follows a woman who believes that she is not living the life she wants, and then decides to embark on a trip around the world to discover herself.
Jenkins will play a Texan whom Roberts’ character will befriend in India.
Filming will begin in July and will shoot in New York, Rome, India and Bali. Brad Pitt will produce the film, along with Dede Gardner through their company Plan B.
Richard Jenkins is currently filming The Rum Diary with Johnny Depp. The film is expected to hit the screens next year.