Sandra Bullock to Star in Sports Dramedy

Sandra Bullock is set to star in The Blindside, which will be based on the novel by Michael Lewis, The Blind Side: Evolution of the Game.

According to HollywoodReporter.com, "Blindside tells the true story of football player Michael Oher, who is projected to be one of the first players selected in this year's NFL draft. Oher was a homeless black teen from a broken home who was taken in by a well-to-do white family that saw extraordinary promise in him. Oher, however, faced a new set of obstacles once in his new environment."

Bullock's role in the film will be that of Leigh Anne Touhy, the wealthy matriarch of the traditional suburban household that takes in Oher.

According to an article on Variety.com, "Gil Netter, the producer of the 2008 Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson hit, Marley and Me, will again produce along with Alcon co-toppers Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove. Molly Smith, Erwin Stoff and Tim Bourne will exec produce."

John Lee Hancock has written the adaptation and will direct the picture as well. Hancock's film credits include directing the 2002 Dennis Quaid family drama, The Rookie, and producing the 2000 Frankie Muniz and Diane Lane comedy, My Dog Skip.

The Variety.com article also talks about Bullock's other upcoming pictures, "She will next be seen in 'The Proposal,' co-starring Ryan Reynolds for Touchstone, followed by 'All About Steve' for Fox.'"