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Meryl Streep & Julia Roberts to Play Mother & Daughter in 'August: Osage County'

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Feb. 16 2012, Published 1:47 p.m. ET

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It's been a long time coming, but Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts will finally be working together for the first time. Talks of Meryl and Julia teaming up to bring August: Osage County to the big screen began last year, and now it's confirmed.

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The Weinstein Company confirmed (via Entertainment Weekly) the good news today that the Oscar-winning actresses will star in the John Wells-directed film.

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August: Osage County tells the story of an Oklahoma family that reunites after the death of the family patriarch. Meryl will play the pill-popping matriarch Violet, and Julia will play her daughter, Barbara.

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In a statement, Julia said, “After seeing Meryl Streep’s mesmerizing portrayal as Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady, it has me even more excited and proud to co-star with her."

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And Wells is very excited to direct both of these stars!

“Meryl’s extraordinary body of work made her the only conceivable choice to play Violet," he said in a statement. "Coupled with Julia’s effortless mastery of every role she undertakes and her fearlessness as an actress, I’m confident this first-ever collaboration with Meryl and Julia will produce an exciting and moving film.”

We're confident he's right!

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