Robert De Niro to play father in 'Joy'

Movie News: Los Angeles, Nov 18 (IANS) Actor Robert De Niro has confirmed that he will play the role of a father in the much anticipated film "Joy".

The 71-year-old, who was hosting a special screening of a HBO documentary in Rome Monday, said that he is been roped in by the producers to play a father in the film, reports hollywoodreporter.com.

"Yeah, I am going to do something with them. I am going to play a father," he said.

Directed by David O. Russell, the film will mark De Niro and Russell's third time working together in a film . They previously worked together in "Silver Linings Playbook" and "American Hustle".

The film will feature Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper in lead roles.

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