Jessica Biel Joins Searchlight's Playmates as Hefner's Wife

Jessica Biel has joined the cast of Playmates, the Searchlight Pictures film that marks Lorraine Nicholson's feature writing and directorial debut, according to Variety. Biel will star opposite Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Pullman and Indiana Elle.

Biel will play the fictional wife of Hugh Hefner, who is played by Bill Pullman. Her character is a former Playmate.

Alex Orlovsky and Duncan Montgomery will produce via High Frequency Entertainment, with Lily-Rose Depp also producing. Searchlight vice president of production Richard Ruiz and creative executive Cornelia Burleigh will oversee the project.

Previously announced cast and story

Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Pullman and Indiana Elle were previously announced as cast members, and Lorraine Nicholson will write and direct the film. The official logline describes Elle, a thirteen-year-old who considers the Playboy Mansion her second home, meeting Anna, one of seven hopefuls vying to be Playmate of the Month.

Biel has starred in films such as The Illusionist, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day and The A-Team, and series such as 7th Heaven, Candy, The Sinner and The Better Sister; her work in The Sinner earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Via her Iron Ocean production banner, Biel executive produced Cruel Summer, Limetown, Candy and The Sinner.