Posted: Tue., Mar. 28, 2006, 9:00pm PT

Thesps bowling for 'Split'

Reid, Patterson to topline indie pic '7-10'

By Pamela McClintock

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Tara Reid ("American Pie") and Ross Patterson ("The Darwin Awards") will star in bowling comedy "7-10 Split," from a screenplay by Patterson.

2 Sticks Prods. ("End Game") is fully financing and producing the indie pic, which begins lensing in Los Angeles early next month. Tommy Reid, the actress's brother, is directing.

Story revolves around an aspiring actor who becomes the Tiger Woods of the bowling circuit. Together, he and his girlfriend put the fun and edge back into bowling.

Producers are 2 Sticks' David Ornston and Richard Salvatore, along with Patrick Durham and Jonathan Sachar. Cameo Entertainment's Freddy Braidy is exec producing.