Marisa Tomei to star in 'La Vida Robot'

Oscar-winning actress Marisa Tomei has signed on to star opposite George Lopez in 'La Vida Robot'.
Directed by Sean McNamara, the film is based on Joshua Davis' Wired magazine story and chronicles the story of four undocumented Mexican-American teenagers from Phoenix who form a robotics team.
With USD 800, used car parts and a dream, they build an underwater robot that wins the national robotics competition, taking down reigning champion MIT, reported the Wrap.
Tomei will play a dedicated and passionate teacher whose belief in the team helps lead them to success.
Lopez is producing the film via his Travieso Productions banner with David Alpert of Circle of Confusion, as well as Rick Jacobs, Leslie Kolins Smith and Ben O'Dell.

"We are fortunate to have a star of Marisa's caliber join the film. Marisa and George combine to give 'La Vida Robot' the star power and cross-cultural appeal that has become a Pantelion trademark, and together they tell an incredible true story," said Paul Presburger, CEO of Pantelion Films, the producers behind the film.
Tomei won an Oscar for her supporting performance in 'My Cousin Vinny'. She has also starred in films like 'The Wrestler' and 'Crazy Stupid Love'.