Hilary Swank will fight for courtroom justice in the upcoming drama “Betty Anne Waters.”

The two-time Oscar-winner has signed on to star as the titular character in the Omega Entertainment movie, which is based on a true story.

Swank will play a single mother who works her way through law school in order to prove that her brother was wrongfully convicted of murder.

Directing will be actor-director Tony Goldwyn, who previously helmed “The Last Kiss” and has appeared in such movies as “Ghost,” “Nixon” and “The Last Samurai.”

Goldwyn has been attached to this latest project for seven years and recently spoke to Variety about his lead actress.

“There is a spirit and indomitability that Hilary brings that is a strong match for this character’s fierce commitment,” he said.

The movie, on which Swank is also serving as executive producer, will begin shooting in Michigan in January.

Swank most recently starred opposite Gerard Butler in “P.S., I Love You” and just finished shooting “Amelia,” in which she plays legendary pilot Amelia Earhart.






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