Reese Witherspoon‘s daughter is following in her famous mother’s footsteps, and has landed her first leading role.
Ava Phillippe, 25, whose dad is Witherspoon’s ex-husband Ryan Philippe, has already had small parts in Doctor Odyssey and Ransom Canyon.
On Monday, it was revealed that the young star has been cast as the title character in Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me.
The script is based on the best-selling graphic novel by Mariko Tamaki, The Hollywood Reporter revealed.
That 90s show actress Sam Morelos will co-star as Frederica ‘Freddie’ Riley.
The story is set at a high school where Phillippe’s Laura is the most popular girl in school and Freddie’s dream girl.
Ava Phillippe, 25, has landed her first lead role in a film, as the title character in Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me
‘She has it all — charm, confidence, and charisma,’ a synopsis of the plot reads.
‘But there’s one problem: Laura Dean keeps breaking up with her. The story follows Freddie’s journey to finding the courage to end her toxic relationship and regain her self-love, with the help of her best friends and a psychic.’
I Wish You All The Best director Tommy Dorfman will helm the project.
‘While searching for our Freddie, Sam came into the room with a grounded, eccentric, and timeless character encompassing all of Freddie’s wonder, heart, and artistry. It was clear from that moment that she was the right person to bring this story to life,’ she said in a statement.
‘Similarly, Ava’s effortlessness as Laura Dean and the chemistry between them as actors was electric. I couldn’t be more thrilled to work with both rising stars on my sophomore film.’
Phillippe shared her excitement at the announcement posting a copy of the THR article in her Instagram Stories and adding her own good news.
‘IT’S HAPPENING!’ she wrote, ‘Can’t wait to break your hearts,’ tagging Dorfman and Morelos in the post.
‘It’s Happening’ the young star shared with this graphic in her Instagram Stories. ‘Can’t wait to break ur hearts’
She also shared some of Laura’s looks planned for the production
Phillippe has already had small parts in Doctor Odyssey and Ransom Canyon
Sam Morelos of That 90s show will star as Laura’s on-again, off-again partner Frederica ‘Freddie’ Riley; Pictured in Los Angeles in January 2023
Tommy Dorfman from 13 Reasons Why will helm the project; Pictured in Paris on July 8
She also shared some of Laura’s looks which include pink hair and a photo of the character in a school uniform, with the word ‘liar’ written across it.
‘Ava Phillippe is Laura Dean’ was written at the top of the composite.
The star’s friends expressed their congratulations.
‘Ready for you on the screen diva!,’ wrote a fan. ‘Yay Ava!! gonna be so good
