New Line, McCarthy in talks for 'Tammy'

New Line might be headed on a journey with Melissa McCarthy, developing "Tammy" using the "Bridesmaids" thesp just as one starring vehicle from her spec script. The Warner Bros. subsidiary confirmed Monday it is at foretells acquire McCarthy's script in regards to a lady who manages to lose her job at Hardee's, discover that her husband is cheating on her behalf and continues a visit together with her foul-mouthed grandmother. McCarthy will even professional produce "Tammy." McCarthy won an Emmy recently for CBS's "Mike & Molly" and can appear Judd Apatow's "Knocked Up spin-off for Universal. She's also mounted on Uni's comedy "I.D. Thievery" opposite Jason Bateman in regards to a guy that has identity stolen with a lady. McCarthy is symbolized by CAA. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com