Jessica Lucas is set to star in Big Momma's House 3, starring opposite Martin Lawrence in the 20th Century Fox comedy.

According to Variety, the third installment in the franchise will be directed by John Whitesell.

Brandon T. Jackson stars as the nephew of Lawrence's character. The pair dress as females and go undercover at a performing arts school.

Lucas' character meets up with the nephew -- first as a boy, and later as a girl.

The script was written by Randi Mayem Singer.

Production will begin in April.