'Juno' Star Teams Up With Drew Barrymore

"The Insider" has the latest... Actress ELLEN PAGE , who's gained notice for her role in the critically acclaimed comedy 'Juno,' is set to star in DREW BARRYMORE 's directorial debut called 'Whip It,' according to Variety . The film, which is set to begin shooting this summer, is about a small town Texas teenager who is always being pressured into entering beauty pageants, but joins a roller derby team instead. "I really admire how Drew constantly challenges herself as an artist," Page said. "She's proven herself as an actress and a producer, and I have no doubt she'll bring great vision and creativity to the director's chair. I can't wait to kick ass on wheels!" (link)