Hilary Duff Returns for "Cheaper by the Dozen 2"

Pop star/actress Hilary Duff will be reprising her role as Lorraine, one of Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt's kids in the sequel, "Cheaper by the Dozen 2." Martin and Hunt have also signed on to the sequel which Adam Shankman ("The Pacifier") will direct (Shawn Levy directed the first installment).

The 2003 remake of the 1950 comedy, "Cheaper by the Dozen," did better than expected at the box office. "Cheaper by the Dozen" opened with $26 million and went on to gross $190 million worldwide. Based on the movie's popularity and Hollywood's love of remakes and sequels, a "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" was inevitable.

Eugene Levy joins the cast of "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" as the movie's primary antagonist. Martin and Hunt's 12 onscreen kids will square off against Levy's eight perfect children.

Hilary Duff issued a statement after signing on to the sequel saying, "The franchise rocks, and the sequel's gonna be fun."

Duff will next be seen in the comedy movie "The Perfect Man" with Heather Locklear. Duff's currently working on "Material Girls" with her sister, Haylie.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter