Jena Malone to experience Carson McCullers in 'Lonely Hunter'

Ernest M. Brown/Getty ImagesJena Malone Jena Malone continues to be cast as Southern medieval author Carson McCullers in Lonely Hunter. Hounddog filmmaker Deborah Kampmeier is pointing the biopic, whichis scheduled to start filming early in the year. PHOTOS: New Pictures of 'The Avengers' Hunter will span 35 years within the author and playwright's existence, which involved debilitating illness, a untidy personal existence along with a creative circle that incorporated Tennessee Williams and Truman Capote.Sarah Schulmanand Kampmeier authored the script. Troy Johanson of Full Moon Films is creating the project with Kampmeier and Blair Breard.Abigail Disney of Fork Films is going to be a professional producer. PHOTOS: 'Five' Screens in Washington D.C. "Jena's vulnerability, curiosity, and passion are ideal for Carson," stated Kampmeier. "She's very gifted and that i'm thrilled to become dealing with Jena with what I'm sure is a very creative and exciting process." The Gersh-repped Malone has made an appearance in Sucker Punch, The Ruins, In to the Wild, Donnie Darko and also the Harmful Lives of Altar Boys.She's the flicks Jack and Diane, For Ellen and also the Wait forthcoming. Movie Casting