According to Variety, Paramount continues to show a recent fondness for laffers, acquired the female buddy comedy pitch Groupies, with Amy Poehler and Isla Fisher aboard to star.

The duo came up with the idea for the pic and will take exec producer credits. John Goldwyn is producing with "Saturday Night Live" honcho Lorne Michaels through his Broadway Video along with the company's Jill Messick.

The storyline finds Poehler and Fisher in the world of rock groupies. Erica Rivinoja will pen the script. UTA brought the talent together and packaged the project.