Wiig to hook up with 'Descendants' writing team

Kristen Wiig is set to star in a new action comedy movie.

Wed, 29 Feb, 2012 - 10:00

Kristen Wiig is set to star in a new action comedy movie.

The 'Bridesmaids' star is teaming up with writers Nat Faxon and Jim Rash – who won an Oscar for their work on 'The Descendants' on Sunday – to play the lead role in the film.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Person: Wiig Person: Kristen Wiig Person: Nat Faxon Person: Jim Rash Person: Kristen Person: Chris O'Dowd Person: Maya Rudolph Person: John Hamm Person: Darren Criss Person: Annette Bening Person: Annie Mumolo Person: Woody Allen Organisation: Variety

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