The "Fifty Shades Of Grey" actor will portray the role of a photographer in the film to be helmed by Matt Reiner, who is making his directorial debut with the project, reported Deadline.
The story follows a struggling comedian who is forced to relocate to Long Island and finds an unlikely kindred spirit in his alcoholic dermatologist.
The film also features Billy Crystal and Ben Schwartz, and the script will be penned by Peter Hoare.