Dane Cook stars in kidnapping drama

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Roadside Attractions says is has acquired the U.S. rights to "Answers to Nothing" and plans to release the Dane Cook drama in theaters this December.

Directed by Matthew Leutwyler, "Answers" is described in press materials as "a gritty drama of interweaving stories set in Los Angeles against the backdrop of a child kidnapping case."

Co-starring Elizabeth Mitchell, Julie Benz and Barbara Hershey, the movie is set for release Dec. 2. It is based on an original story by Leutwyler, who wrote the screenplay with Gillian Vigman.

"This is the most personal film I have ever made so getting it in the hands of a company like Roadside is a dream come true. They have an amazing track record with thought-provoking independent movies and I am thrilled that they believe in our film as much as we do," Leutwyler said in a statement Tuesday.

"It's great to see Dane in an unexpected dramatic role, and he hits it out of the park in this strong film," added Cohen, co-president of Roadside Attractions.

Cook is a standup comedian who has appeared in the films "Employee of the Month," "Good Luck Chuck" and "My Best Friend's Girl."