Marcia Cross is set to star in the indie comedy Peck for Jerry Lieder in her first film feature since becoming one of the Desperate Housewives.

According to Variety, Adam Arkin, Camryn Manheim, Keir Gilchrist and Brie Larson also are starring.

Michael Nickles is directing from Marc Arneson's script.

Story centers on a high schooler who lives under a microscope of parental scrutiny and develops an unlikely friendship with the school's golden girl.

Shooting is expected to wrap this week.