Aaron Eckhart in 2004's "Suspect Zero."

Aaron Eckhart ("Paycheck," "Suspect Zero") is joining Catherine Zeta-Jones in the romantic comedy-drama "Mostly Martha," Variety reports.

The story centres on an obsessive, controlling chef (Zeta-Jones) whose life is turned upside down when she becomes the guardian of her young niece.

She finds herself sharing a kitchen with an up-and-coming chef, played by Eckhart, who melts her heart.

"Shine" helmer Scott Hicks will direct the film.

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