Johnny Simmons (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) has signed on to star in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Simmons will star opposite Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Mae Whitman, Paul Rudd and Nina Dobrev in the feature film adaptation of Stephen Chbosky’s acclaimed novel.
Charlie, an introvert freshman, learns everything from drug use to suicide after being taken under the wings of step siblings Sam and Patrick.
Chbosky will make his directorial debut with the feature, with production due to start this summer.
Simmons will next be seen in The Conspirator, which opens in the UK on July 1.
Source: /Film
