'Tropic Thunder' Writer Justin Theroux To Direct Farrell And Carell In 'Swear To God'

Briefly: Justin Theroux's primary gig is acting (Mulholland Dr., American Psycho, Wanderlust) but his stint as a writer on Tropic Thunder has led to some great follow-up deals. He wrote Iron Man 2, and wrote and is set to direct Zoolander 2. (Should that movie actually happen, that is. Ben Stiller recently said "it's not coming together right now.")

Now he's got another high-profile directorial gig booked, as he'll rewrite and direct Swear to God for Gary Sanchez and Warner Bros., with Will Ferrell and Steve Carell starring. Deadline says "Ferrell will play a narcissistic hedge fund manager who thinks he has seen God." We don't have any details in Carell's role.

The script was originally written by Alan Cohen and Alan Freedland (Due Date). Adam McKay, Chris Henchy, and Farrell will produce for Gary Sanchez. WB wants to have this one shooting next July; it would happen after Ferrell and Carell finish Anchorman 2.