<div><p>LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - John C. Reilly is joining Ed Helms in the road-trip comedy "Cedar Rapids."</p><p>The story, by Phil Johnston, centers on a wholesome and naive small-town Wisconsin man (Helms) who, after his role model dies, must represent his company at a regional insurance conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where his mind is blown by the big-town experience.</p><p>Reilly's character also is attending the conference and is a family man who sees the event as a vacation and time to let loose.</p><p>Miguel Arteta, director of "The Good Girl" and the upcoming "Youth in Revolt," is directing the Fox Searchlight project.</p><p>Reilly, whose most recent major feature appearance was in "Step Brothers," next appears in "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant."</p><p>(Editing by SheriLinden at Reuters)</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=60087653&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>

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