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"Russell Brand has signed up to Diablo Cody&amp;#039;s directorial debut Lamb of God. The film centres on a woman who loses her religion after a near-fatal plane crash. She decides to go to Las Vegas to celebrate her new freedom, but finds herself unable to stop believing in God.   Arthur star Brand takes on the part of a bartender who guides her through her crisis of faith, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He will act opposite Rock of Ages co-star Julianne Hough, who takes on the title role. The two actors were reported to be in the running for the lead roles in August. Lamb of God marks Cody&amp;#039;s first movie as director. Her previous screenplays have included Juno and Jennifer&amp;#039;s Body. Diablo is also reportedly planning an adaptation of the popular teenage novel series Sweet Valley High. Watch the international trailer for Arthur below:  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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