Oscar-nominee Virginia Madsen (Sideways) and SNL's Kenan Thompson are in the midst of negotiations to join director Rob Reiner's (When Harry Met Sally) drama Summer at Dog Dave's. Already starring Morgan Freeman, the film tells the story of a disabled author (Freeman) whose love of the sauce is reducing his creative output. According to Variety, Madsen would make a turn as Freeman's new neighbor, a single-mother of three who befriends the author and inspires him to, well you can probably guess the outcome (hint: he starts writing again). As for Thompson, the report claims he is in talks to take on the role of Freeman's "helpful nephew." Apparently not helpful enough to help him overcome alcoholism, but helpful nonetheless. Production on Summer at Dog Dave's is set to begin in New York this July with the film aiming for a 2012 release.