The 33-year-old actress, best known for her role as Ellie Bartowski in the TV show 'Chuck', has been cast in Warner Bros.' new dramedy in the role of Downey's ex-wife, reported Contactmusic.
The film centres on a high-powered attorney (Downey) who returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral only to discover that his father, who is the town's federal judge, is suspected of her murder.
A strong supporting cast including Robert Duvall, 'Bates Motel' actress Vera Farmiga, 'Gossip' Girl beauty Leighton Meester, Dax Shepherd and Billy Bob Thornton will join Downey and Lancaster in the flick.
Downey is currently locked in deep negotiations with Marvel and Disney to reprise his role as Iron Man in 2015's 'The Avengers 2'.
