Cast set for 'HangingOut'

Grant, Moss, Elfman join romantic comedy

By DAVE MCNARY

Barra Grant's romantic comedy "HangingOutHookingUpFallingInLove" has signed an ensemble cast of Richard E. Grant, Carrie-Anne Moss, Janeane Garofalo, Jenna Elfman, Rita Rudner, Camryn Manheim, Caroline Aaron and Johnny Pacar.

Grant is directing from her own script. Story centers on a newly separated father having to learn how to date again with help from his teenage son who himself dreams of conquering one girl's heart.

Brian Reilly is producing the indie project and Laura Hopper is exec producing. Shooting begins this week in Los Angeles.

Grant wrote and directed "Life of the Party." She's written "Fridays at Five" for Mirage and Sony along with production rewrites on "Banger Sisters," "Pay It Forward" and "Cheer Up."