Rashida Jones has joined the dramedy Decoding Annie Parker, starring opposite Helen Hunt, Samantha Morton, Aaron Paul, Corey Stoll and Maggie Grace.

The indie project from director Steven Bernstein is based on the true story of geneticist Mary Claire King, who discovered a gene linked to breast cancer. Helen Hunt stars as King and Samantha Morton plays Annie Parker, a woman who resolves to fight her cancer diagnosis. Rashida Jones will play Kim, a friend who helps Samantha Morton's character with her research.

Decoding Annie Parker is currently in production in Los Angeles.