The film will be based on Eric Schlosser's non-fiction book, which examines the fast food industry from a variety of angles: business, cultural, even global. The book doesn't really have a narrative, so Linklater faces a challenge in turning this broad-based expose into a cohesive film.
Oscar-nominated actress Catalina Sandino Moreno ("Maria Full of Grace") will star. Filming is scheduled to begin this fall.
We'll be following additional "Fast Food Nation" developments on our "Fast Food Nation" spotlight page. -- Mac Slocum