Joan Cusack is set to play the American cooking legend Julia Child in what sounds like it could be a very bland movie. What spice are we likely to have in a tale that is of a famous cook who was the picture of domesticity and held a happy marriage?

IMDB carry the story and a little look at what we might expect:

The American gourmet was famous for introducing French cuisine and cooking techniques to mainstream America through her many cookbooks and TV shows. She died in August 2004, just two days short of her 92nd birthday. Cusack says, "Many people don't know all about the real Julia Child. She had this great marriage." The star admits her own cooking skills are less than impressive, adding, "Actually, Julia didn't start cooking until she was 37. I love that about her! It's never too late. Even for me!"

Woo. The excitement may just be too much to handle. Anyone see any angle on this movie?