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Drew Barrymore to Direct Juno Star Ellen Page
Tuesday January 15, 2008

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Ellen Page arrives at the 2007 National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Awards Gala on January 15, 2008 in New York City.
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Ellen Page has signed on for Drew Barrymore's directorial debut Whip It!

According to Variety , the comedy centers on a small town Texas teen (Page) who is always being pushed to enter beauty pageants. Eventually she enters a female roller derby team.

What attracted Page to the project?

"I really admire how Drew constantly challenges herself as an artist," Page said. "She's proven herself as an actress and a producer, and I have no doubt she'll bring great vision and creativity to the director's chair. I can't wait to kick ass on wheels!"

Shooting begins this summer.

Page recently lit up the red carpet at the Critics' Choice Awards.

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