Deschanel joins Franco and McBride in ‘Your Highness’

One of the few exceptions to my rule of story first in film, is when we’re talking about comedy. Granted, a good story is still crucial, but I am often drawn first to the cast of a comedy before all else.

With that said, Universal’s new comedy in the works called ‘Your Highness’ adds to the promising story by assembling one heck of a cool and talented cast. The film, written by Ben Best and Danny McBride, will be directed by David Gordon Green.

A quick word on David Gordon Green… he’s brilliant! Yes, he is from Little Rock, Arkansas but what does that even mean when you’re making films of this caliber? Need a refresher? David Gordon Green has directed ‘George Washington’ (2000), ‘All the Real Girls’ (2003), ‘Undertow’ (2004), ‘Snow Angels’ (2007) and ‘Pineapple Express’ (2008), not to mention three episodes of ‘Eastbound & Down’.

So, we’ve got a good, funny story and an incredible director… what about the cast? I don’t care how many times people choose to rag on Zooey Deschanel in my presence, I will not waiver. I LOVE Zooey! Hey, if you’re reading Zooey, it’s cool… I’m not afraid to say it! I LOVE you!

[OK, maybe I need to tone that down a bit before I get slapped with a restraining order…]

Anyway, alongside Deschanel the film will star Danny McBride and James Franco. How cool! Oh yeah, and Scott’s favorite Natalie Portman will also be in the film. The story follows a lazy, arrogant prince (McBride) who is goes on a quest to save his father’s kingdom. His heroic brother (Franco) goes on the quest with him. Portman plays a warrior princess and McBride’s love interest while Deschanel plays Franco’s virginal bride… I am laughing just thinking about this!

[source: Hollywood Reporter]