Kristen Stewart Cast In "Lie Down in Darkness"

Aug 03, 2012 11:18 AM EST

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Kristen Stewart Cast In "Lie Down in Darkness"

Some good news for Kristen Stewart (who could probably use some these days). She has been cast as the lead role in "Lie Down in Darkness", a drama being directed by Scott Cooper. The film is an adaptation of a 1951 novel written by William Styron.

The film is about a dysfunctional family and the death of their daughter Peyton (played by Stewart) and the events on the day of her funeral.

The film will be produced by Jeff Sharp.

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