Barrymore, Long to co-star in film

LOS ANGELES, March 31 (UPI) -- Former Hollywood couple Drew Barrymore and Justin Long have signed up for roles in the romantic comedy "Going the Distance," Variety.com reported.

Barrymore and Long dated for about a year and broke up last July. They were both recently seen in the movie "He's Just Not That Into You," which Barrymore also produced.

Nanette Burstein is directing "Distance," a comedy about a couple trying to make a long-distance relationship work. Adam Shankman and Jennifer Gibgot are producing the film, Variety.com said.