Octavia Spencer eyes Diablo Cody pic

SpencerOctavia Spencer is at early discussions to participate the cast in the untitled Diablo Cody project at Mandate Pictures.Russell Logo design and Julianne Hough are likely to star, with Cody making her directorial debut in the script she composed.The pic concentrates on a protected youthful lady (Hough) who handles to get rid of her belief carrying out a plane crash and visits Las vegas, where she meets an unlikely companion (Brand).Spencer would play card dealer inside a casino round the strip where Brand's character works. Mandate had no discuss the casting.Mason Novick will produce with Mandate Prexy Nathan Kahane will professional produce with Cody.The WME-repped Spencer was most recently seen in DreamWorks' "The Help.In . Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com