Jennifer Lopez roped in for 'The Governess'

Washington, July 29 : New mum Jennifer Lopez is set to return to the silver screen with romantic comedy 'The Governess'.

The story revolves around a professional thief who, in order to pull off a major bank heist, poses as a nanny to the three unruly children of a wealthy widower.

When she starts to fall for the kids and their father, she must decide if she can give up her past for a chance to start over, reports Variety.

Director Nigel Cole will helm the project, while Bob Yari will produce along with Sid Ganis, Alex Siskin and Simon Fields, Lopez' producing partner.

Yari Film Group has recently finished production on thriller "Nothing But the Truth," comedy "The Maiden Heist" and drama "Real Men Cry."

ANI