Richard Jenkins joins Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love based on Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir with adaption by Ryan Murphy, who is also directing.

The story is about a woman (Roberts) who seemingly has it all but comes to the realization that life isn’t for her. After a painful divorce, she sets out on a journey of self-discovery around the world.

Jenkins plays a Texan, a man with a dark past who is also on a spiritual journey, whom Roberts’ character meets at an Indian ashram.

I have seen the book resting in women’s arms at coffee shops a various occasions, and Oprah has featured the writer and book.

The majority of the cast is expected to reflect the book’s international flavor; the story is set mostly in Italy, India and Bali.