Octavia Spencer eyes Diablo Cody pic

SpencerOctavia Spencer is within early discussions to become listed on the cast from the untitled Diablo Cody project at Mandate Pictures.Russell Logo and Julianne Hough are going to star, with Cody making her directorial debut from the script she composed.The pic focuses on a protected youthful lady (Hough) who manages to lose her belief following a plane crash and would go to Vegas, where she meets an unlikely companion (Brand).Spencer would play card dealer in a casino around the strip where Brand's character works. Mandate had no discuss the casting.Mason Novick will produce with Mandate Prexy Nathan Kahane will professional produce with Cody.The WME-repped Spencer was most lately observed in DreamWorks' "The Assistance.Inch Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com