Washington, Mar 19 : Actor Justin Long has been roped in to play the lead in a romantic comedy titled ''Going the Distance''.

The plot of the film revolves around a man and woman in a long-distance relationship, who ultimately come to the realization that they would be happier dating someone closer to home, reports Variety magazine.

Director Nanette Burstein will helm the project.

Adam Shankman and Jennifer Gibgot are producing the film via their Offspring Entertainment shingle.

Long was recently seen in "He''s Just Not That Into You" and will be seen next in Dimension''s "Youth in Revolt," directed by Miguel Arteta, and Sam Raimi''s "Drag Me to Hell." (ANI)