Ahoy, squirts! Quint here. I reported on this project, the newest from Larry Karaszewski and Scott Alexander (PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT, 1408), called BIG EYES about painter Margaret Keane.

Kate Hudson is now on board to play the painter, whose art was originally credited to her husband, Walter, a not nice guy who took his wife's talent and literally stole it for himself.

This flick marks the directorial continuation of Alexander and Karaszewski and, depending on whether or not the SAG contract gets a quick deal (like the DGA), will begin shooting in June.

I don't know enough about Keane's life to figure if Hudson's perfect for this movie, but I can say I think she's adorable and if they get her back to an ALMOST FAMOUS-like characters then it could be a very good flick.