New Line, McCarthy in talks for 'Tammy'

New Line may be headed on the journey with Melissa McCarthy, developing "Tammy" while using "Bridesmaids" thesp as an starring vehicle from her spec script. The Warner Bros. subsidiary confirmed Monday it's at predicts acquire McCarthy's script of a lady who handles to get rid of her job at Hardee's, uncover that her husband is cheating on her behalf account and continues a trip along with her foul-mouthed grandmother. McCarthy may even professional produce "Tammy." McCarthy won an Emmy lately for CBS's "Mike & Molly" and may appear Judd Apatow's "Knocked Up spin-off for Universal. She's also installed on Uni's comedy "I.D. Robbery" opposite Jason Bateman of a guy which has identity stolen having a lady. McCarthy is represented by CAA. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com