Amanda Peet Joins Cusack In 'The Martian Child'

[Wednesday, April 20th, 2005]
Amanda Peet has signed on to star opposite John Cusack in New Line Cinema's The Martian Child, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Joan Cusack also is joining the cast with Menno Meyjes directing, which is based on a short story from sci-fi author David Gerrold. Described as an unusual father-son relationship, and a cross between "Parenthood" and "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

John Cusack plays a man who, after the death of his wife, adopts a 7-year-old who believes he's from Mars. Peet will play Harlee, the best friend of the man's deceased wife. Joan Cusack will play the sister to her real-life brother's character.

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