Jennifer Lopez to Star in Chilean Miner Drama 'The 33' (Exclusive)

Jennifer Lopez has signed on to join Antonio Banderas in the Chilean miner film The 33. Mike Medavoy is producing the drama, based on the true story of the 33 Chilean miners who were rescued after being trapped for 69 days in 2010. The film will mark Lopez's first big-screen role since starring opposite Jason Statham in this year's action-thriller Parker. Martin Sheen and Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro also have boarded the ensemble film, which was presented to foreign buyers at last month’s Cannes Film Festival. Good Universe is handling international sales