Marcia Cross picked for 'Peck'

Adam Arkin also stars in indie comedy

By DAVE MCNARY

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Marcia Cross is toplining indie comedy "Peck" for Jerry Lieder in her first feature since joining "Desperate Housewives."

Adam Arkin, Camryn Manheim, Keir Gilchrist and Brie Larson also are starring.

Michael Nickles is directing from Marc Arneson's script. Shooting's expected to wrap this week.

Story centers on a high schooler who lives under a microscope of parental scrutiny and develops an unlikely friendship with the school's golden girl.