David O. Russell hoping to cast J.Law in US inventor Joy Mangano`s biopic

David O. Russell is in early talks to direct and cast Jennifer Lawrence in an as-of-yet-untitled film based on American inventor and entrepreneur.

Washington: Director David O. Russell is reportedly in early talks to direct and cast Jennifer Lawrence in an as-of-yet-untitled film based on American inventor and entrepreneur Joy Mangano, who created the Miracle Mop and Huggable Hangers. According to Deadline.com, if the Oscar-winning star is selected for Mangano`s role, she will play a single mom who works three jobs and overcame long odds with an invention that became a Home Shopping Network sensation.

Russell has previously worked with the 23-year-old actress in `Silver Linings Playbook` and `American Hustle`.