Milo Ventimiglia joins Jennifer Lopez starrer 'Second Act'

Actor Milo Ventimiglia has been cast opposite singer Jennifer Lopez in 'Second Act'. Reportedly, the 'This is Us' star will play Lopez's boyfriend in the film being helmed by Peter Segal.


The story follows a big-box store employee, who gets a chance to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as a college graduate. The film also features actors Leah Remini, Vanessa Hudgens, Dan Bucatinsky, Annaleigh Ashford and Freddie Stroma.

The script is written by

Justin Zackham

and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, who are also producing the project along with Lopez and

Benny Medina

.