LOS ANGELES, March 16 — Sean Penn’s son Hopper Penn has been tapped to star in an upcoming dramatic comedy film titled Puppy Love, opposite Paz de la Huerta.

Michael Madsen, UFC fighter Donald Cerrone, Rosanna Arquette, Colleen Camp, Elle King, Mickey Avalon and Wayne Newton round out the cast for the feature, which is scheduled to begin shooting in Edmonton, Alberta, on March 20.

The film, both penned and helmed by music video director Michael Maxxis, is based on a year in the life of Maxxis’ male cousin Morgan Fairchild (no relation to the actress), during which he falls in love with a homeless woman he meets through his older brother.

David Michaels will produce alongside George Parra  and Nicolette Saina, with Sam Osman executive producing and financing under Film Alberta Studios. Casting director Jory Weitz will also serve as an executive producer (via Variety). — AFP-Relaxnews