Universal has acquired an romantic comedy pitch that "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" Director Judd Apatow is writing and will direct reports Variety.

Planned for a start next spring, the film will be populated by many of Apatow's "Virgin" collaborators. That includes Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann. Apatow describes his untitled project as "an offbeat romantic comedy" but wouldn't divulge more other than to say its cost will be comparable to the $26 million "Virgin" budget.

Having worked as a writer or producer on films with Carell, Jim Carrey, Ben Stiller and Will Ferrell, Apatow said he thinks it's high time the 23-year-old Rogen (who co-produced "Virgin") got a break. Apatow will cast the female lead while he is writing and fill the supporting roles with actors he's worked with on various TV shows.

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