From the Hollywood Reporter comes word that Richard Jenkins (Burn After Reading) has joined the cast of Dear John, an upcoming drama in the works at Relativity Media and Screen Gems.

The film will have Jenkins play the father of a young soldier who meets the girl of his dreams while on military leave. Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried play the roles of the soldier and girl, respectively.

Based on Nicholas Sparks’ best-selling novel, the film is being helmed by Lasse Hallstrom and is currently being shot in South Carolina.