Roberts, the daughter of actor Eric and niece of Julia, will take on the role of the smart teen with a knack for solving crimes. Andrew Fleming ("The Craft," "The In-Laws") will direct the pic and is currently at work on a rewrite of the script by Tiffany Paulsen.
"Nancy Drew: The Mystery in Hollywood Hills" puts the resourceful Nancy on the case of a long-dead Hollywood movie star.
Filming is expected to begin in early 2006.
SOURCE: Variety

