Rachel Tenner To Cast 'Walter Mitty' Remake

Ben Stiller's remake of 1947's "The Key Existence of Walter Mitty" is going to be cast by Rachel Tenner, Back Stage confirmed. Tenner, an L.A.-based casting director, provides shop in NY to handle project. "Mitty" informs the storyline of the timid photo-magazine editor who constantly fantasizes in regards to a more interesting existence, only to discover themself in the heart of a genuine adventure as he goes looking for military services weapons negative. Shirley MacLaine and Kristen Wiig will also be connected to the project, that is scheduled to begin shooting in NY in April. Tenner's recent credits range from the Coen brothers' "A Significant Guy," Oren Moverman's "Rampart," and also the Adam Sandler/Andy Samberg comedy "I Personally Don't Like You Father," that is waiting for release.