Dermot Mulroney has joined the cast of Davis Guggenheim's "Gracie," a story inspired by events in the life of actors Elisabeth and Andrew Shue says The Hollywood Reporter.

The film centers on a young girl's battle to join a boy's soccer team. Mulroney will take on the role of the father of the girl, Gracie, who is to be played by Carly Schroeder.

Shooting began Monday in New Jersey, Elisabeth Shue plays Gracie's mother and Andrew Shue plays her coach. Picturehouse will release the film next Summer.