Winona Ryder on the Rise

Thanks to Jon Pace for forwarding this story about Winona Ryder landing the female lead in the upcoming Ron Howard film, Cheaters, starring Vince Vaughn and Kevin James.  EW reports that Ryder beat out Kate Beckinsale and Uma Thurman for the role:

Why is the role so coveted? Well it turns out the film is no tried-and-true fat guy/hot wife comedy. Rather, the movie, from screenwriter Allan Loeb (21), centers on two best friends, played by James and Vaughn. When Vaughn’s character discovers that James’ wife (Ryder) has cheated on his best friend, he confronts her directly and must decide whether or not he will tell his friend. (Thus, the film often pits Ryder’s character opposite Vaughn’s.) The movie is set to begin filming in Chicago in May.

And that makes it coveted because …? Either way, good on Winona Ryder for landing this right after wrapping Darren Aronofsky‚Äôs Black Swan. ¬†She’s been gone too long. And Oscar loves a comeback. No pressure.