Brie Larson Replaces Jennifer Lawrence In 'The Glass Castle' For 'Short Term 12' Director Destin Daniel Cretton

It was two years ago when Jennifer Lawrence signed up to lead the adaptation of Jeanette Walls' bestseller "Glass Castle: A Memoir," and if she was a big star then, she's an even bigger star now. Naturally, her schedule has become increasingly busy, and along the way, she moved on from the project, and not much has been heard about it since. But today it gets some exciting, fresh new life.

Brie Larson is in early talks take the lead role in the movie that will reteam her with "Short Term 12" director Destin Daniel Cretton. Marti Noxon ("Buffy The Vampire Slayer," "Fright Night") penned the script that tells the true story of Walls' childhood, being raised by her dysfunctional parents. Here's the official book synopsis: 

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Jeannette Walls grew up with parents whose ideals and stubborn nonconformity were both their...