Nicky Whelan counts as much as '7500'

WhelanNicky Whelan has boarded the CBS Films pic "7500." The pic already stars Leslie Bibb, Ryan Kwanten and Amy Wise and will also be helmed by Takashi Shimizu. Craig Rosenberg composed the script about several people who encounter what seems to become a supernatural pressure during a transpacific flight. Whelan will have a controlling newlywed. Shimizu, Taka Ichise and Roy Lee will produce. Her credits include New Line's "Hall Pass" and "Halloween 2." She's repped by UTA and Untitled. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com