Washington, Jan 21 : Actress Katie Holmes has reportedly signed on to star in big screen comedy `The Extra Man'.

According to reports, Holmes is starring alongside Paul Dano, John C. Reilly and Kevin Kline in the movie based on a Jonathan Ames novel, about a failed playwright who decides to work as an escort for wealthy widows.

Filming is reportedly slated to begin in New York in February (09), reports Contactmusic.

Recently, the actress completed an acclaimed stint in Broadway play `All My Sons' and has been linked to another stage role in the upcoming theatre production of `Finding Neverland'. (ANI)