February 22, 2007

Jason Bateman ("Arrested Development") and Allison Janney ("Strangers with Candy") have joined the cast of "Juno."

According to HollywoodReporter.com, they will join Jennifer Garner ("Elektra"), Ellen Page ("Hard Candy") and Michael Cera ("Arrested Development") in the coming-of-age comedy.

Page is set to play Juno, a high school student who is faced with an unplanned pregnancy. Bateman and Garner will play the couple interested in adopting the unborn child, while Cera will play Juno's best friend and the one responsible for her pregnancy.

Jason Reitman ("Thank You For Smoking") is directing the film based on newcomer Diablo Cody's script.

The film is currently shooting in Vancouver.