Witherspoon taken up with new proposal

Reese Witherspoon is set to star in The Proposal, which she will produce through her own production company, Type A Films.

The romantic comedy centres on a couple and their fluctuating emotions as they plan their wedding.

It is based on a story by writer Nicole Eastman.

"This is a terrific project that fits perfectly into Reese’s strengths," says executive producer, Todd Garner.

Witherspoon most recently starred in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde and next appears in Vanity Fair.

She also is developing a film called Sports Widow.