Zooey Deschanel Lands a New Gig

Branching out to premium television, Zooey Deschanel has signed up to star in HBO’s new pilot based on the book “I’m With The Band: Confessions Of A Groupie.”

The book was written by Pamela Des Barres, the woman influenced the character of Kate Hudson’s Penny Lane in “Almost Famous.”

According to press, the half-hour show will essentially follow the book about a groupie’s life and the many famous musicians they encounter.

In other news, Ms Deschanel’s second album with M. Ward is due out in stores on March 23.

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