Jennifer Aniston has Cake

Jennifer Aniston will star in “Cake”, for producer Courtney Solomon (“Getaway”)’s newly-minuted Cinelou Films DHJ banner.

Based on a Black list script by Patrick Tobin, “Cake” tells of the acerbic, hilarious Claire Simmons (Aniston), who becomes fascinated by the suicide of Nina, a woman in her chronic pain support group. As she uncovers the details of Nina’s suicide and develops a poignant relationship with Nina’s husband, Claire also grapples with her own very raw personal tragedy.

Daniel Barnz (“Won’t Back Down”), who directs, said “Of the zillions of Jennifer Aniston fans, I might be the biggest one of all. I’ve especially loved her more dramatic performances, and I can’t wait to watch her tackle a role that has such a brilliantly funny voice and so much raw pain (hats off to writer Patrick Tobin). I’m honored to be collaborating with Ben, Kristin and Courtney, and it’s exciting that Cake will be the first film under the Cinelou banner. It feels like we’re all taking a leap of faith together, and that’s pretty thrilling.”