Jim Carrey's upcoming comedy Yes Man has found its female lead in Zooey Deschanel. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Peyton Reed will be directing the film.

Yes Man is based on British author Danny Wallace's memoir of the same name. The plot revolves around a man (Carrey) who decides to change his life by saying yes to everything that comes his way. He soon finds himself involved in a series of misadventures. Deschanel will play a woman he meets on his journey.

The film will start shooting before the end of the year.