Panabaker is the 'Prodigy' Now Filming - Tuesday September 30, 2008Danielle Panabaker has been cast as the female lead for Chuck Russell's 'Prodigy'The Hollywood Reporter dropped word today that Panabaker, who appeared most recently in TV show Shark and the big screen in Mr Brooks will play the lead in the sci-fi action film 'Prodigy.'
The screenplay, adapted by Dave Kalstein from his 2006 novel, centers around an elite prep school whose ?drug-and-diet programme' promises to transform students into geniuses. When several former pupils are found dead, the school's valedictorian begins to investigate the murders, leading him to a rebellious student (Max Theriot).
Panabaker will play the daughter of a senator who begins to question the authorities.
Chuck Russell (The Scorpion King) is directing the feature for Intrepid Pictures and Kincine.
Shooting begins mid-October in Valencia, Spain.
Panabaker next stars in the remake of Friday the 13th which opens next February, Friday 13.
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