Rose McGowan to star in 'Napa'

McGowan "The Pastor's Wife" star Rose McGowan will topline new romantic thriller "Napa" from writer and producer Michael Kerr.Pic marks the directorial debut for Kerr, who is financing the production through his self-named shingle.Co-written by Hans Ostrom based on his novel "Three to Get Ready," the story centers around Scarlett Harding (McGowan) who gets a job as Sheriff in her hometown of Napa after returning from three military tours of Afghanistan.Exec producer Ellen Wander will handle worldwide distribution and sales for Napa through Film Bridge International."Lackawanna Blues" producer Nellie Nugiel will produce along with Kerr.McGowan recently completed "Wife" where she portrayed Mary Winkler, the real-life preacher's wife who murdered her husband in 2006. Contact Rachel Abrams at Rachel.Abrams@variety.com