Charlize Theron Stars In 'Young Adult'; Actress Plays Alcoholic Writer In New Comedy (PHOTO)

Even though there's another "Bridget Jones" in the works, she might have some competition.

Jason Reitman, who's churned out quirky, colorful hits like "Thank You For Smoking" and "Juno" is now working on another cute-titled film, "Young Adult."

The just released poster is designed like a very convincing Judy Blume book hammering home the focus of the film, which is about a young adult novelist. However, she's not so PG, here Theron has a taste for booze.

In a fit on nostalgia, returns to her stomping grounds to woo an old crush but soon realizes that sometimes you can't go home again. Theron's one-time crush (Patrick Wilson) is married with a child and leads her to reconnect with a forgotten classmate (Patton Oswalt).

While the premise sounds like a fun fusion between "Garden State" and "Bridget Jones's Diary," do you think that the beauty will be able to pull off such a different role?

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Comments

[Leudagarsmith]

01:46 AM on 09/07/2011

Charlie is like a beautiful woman in the Painting.She is very Innocent and great acting play in the comedy drama.
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[Just a passerby]

06:34 AM on 09/07/2011

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[wheelzroller]

06:46 PM on 09/06/2011

Charlize is like a beautiful woman in a Painting. you don't know if she is imaginary or actually real.

[metoo123]

05:07 PM on 09/06/2011

Alcoholic and comedy in the same sentence?

[kapalabhati]

06:31 AM on 09/07/2011

How about it in one word:

Arthur.

[gemini68]

04:38 PM on 09/06/2011

Eh. I like Charlize Theron but I think she is overrated an actress. And before anyone jumps on me for saying that- yes, I have seen Monster. Twice. I think people think she's better than she is because generally beautiful models- turned- actresses are that good.

[Isabella85]

12:12 PM on 09/07/2011

I think she's underrated if anything. She should be getting more big roles. She is the greatest mix of beauty and talent we have in hollywood today. And so many overhyped overrated actresses are getting all the roles.

[gemini68]

03:50 PM on 09/07/2011

We can agree to disagree then. I can think of amazingly beautiful actresses who can dance circles around her chops-wise: Cate Blanchett and Kate Winslet, Rachel Wiesz... And the reason she doesn't get big Hollywood roles is because she doesn't want them- and has stated as much. Doing big films is a choice. Some actors prefer smaller films.

[Daws]

04:14 PM on 09/06/2011

She's proven she can play any type. She's a great actress.

[deven61]

04:02 PM on 09/06/2011

This news will give Patton Oswalt a lifelong bonar.

[DawnK]

03:49 PM on 09/06/2011

It doesn't sound like a very deep character. Anyone could probably play her.

[Jazmo]

07:38 PM on 09/06/2011

Right? A drunken immature woman ... although if Patton Oswalt is her love interest, that may take some work. Funny guy though.

[gemini68]

03:55 PM on 09/07/2011

"A drunken immature woman" Sandra Bullock played that is 28 Days as has Anna Hathaway (twice),Gwyneth Paltrow, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and a number of other actresses.

[c-tom]

03:24 PM on 09/06/2011

After 'Monster" you ask if she has the acting chops to play a drunk who falls for Patton Oswalt. I'm thinking that's a really stupid question.

[LittleSanityLeft]

04:19 PM on 09/06/2011

First post nails it.