David O. Russell's Long-Delayed 'Nailed,' Now Called 'Accidental Love,' Will Open After All

Long-Delayed David O. Russell Comedy Is Finally Opening
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Before David O. Russell made "The Fighter," "Silver Linings Playbook" or "American Hustle," he directed a troubled little comedy called "Nailed." Written by former "Saturday Night Live" scribe Kristin Gore, "Nailed" stars Jessica Biel as a waitress who's accidentally shot in the head with a nail and joins forces with a contemptible politician (Jake Gyllenhaal) in a crusade to reform health care after she can't afford the nail's removal. The movie couldn't sustain its financing, and production was halted four times back in 2008. Russell was missing a crucial scene, and in 2012 the producers said the film probably won't open "in this lifetime."

Fast-forward to February 2015. Russell has since withdrawn from the project, so the directing credit goes to "Stephen Greene," a likely pseudonym, and the final cut is the work of producers. Oh, and it's no longer "Nailed." It's now called "Accidental Love." The trailer doesn't look like the same David O. Russell who made "The Fighter" and "American Hustle" -- instead, it draws from the director's earlier comedies, particularly the screwball "Flirting with Disaster." The movie opens Feb. 20 and premieres via on-demand services on Feb. 10. Catherine Keener, James Marsden, Tracy Morgan, James Brolin and Bill Hader also star. Watch the trailer below.

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This film image released by Sony Pictures shows Bradley Cooper in a scene from "American Hustle." Cooper was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a motion picture for his role in the film on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013. The 71st annual Golden Globes will air on Sunday, Jan. 12. (AP Photo/Sony - Columbia Pictures, Francois Duhamel) (credit:AP)
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This film image released by Sony Pictures shows Amy Adams, left, and Christian Bale in a scene from "American Hustle." The film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture, musical or comedy on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013. The 71st annual Golden Globes will air on Sunday, Jan. 12. (AP Photo/Sony - Columbia Pictures, Francois Duhamel) (credit:AP)
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Director David O. Russell, left, and actress Amy Adams attend the premiere of "American Hustle" at the Ziegfeld Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Louis C.K. (L) and Jeremy Renner attend the after party for Grey Goose Vodka and Vanity Fair present in part the world premiere of Columbia Pictures And Annapurna Pictures 'American Hustle' at Cipriani on December 8, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Grey Goose) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Director David O. Russell (L) and actor Jeremy Renner attend the 'American Hustle' screening at Ziegfeld Theater on December 8, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Amy Adams (center) attends the after party for Grey Goose Vodka and Vanity Fair present in part the world premiere of Columbia Pictures And Annapurna Pictures 'American Hustle' at Cipriani on December 8, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Grey Goose) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Louis C.K. (L) and Jeremy Renner attend the after party for Grey Goose Vodka and Vanity Fair present in part the world premiere of Columbia Pictures And Annapurna Pictures 'American Hustle' at Cipriani on December 8, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Grey Goose) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Louis C.K. (L) and Jeremy Renner attend the after party for Grey Goose Vodka and Vanity Fair present in part the world premiere of Columbia Pictures And Annapurna Pictures 'American Hustle' at Cipriani on December 8, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Grey Goose) (credit:Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Actor Christian Bale (L) and Sibi Blazic attend Grey Goose Vodka and Vanity Fair present in part the world premiere of Columbia Pictures And Annapurna Pictures 'American Hustle' at Ziegfeld Theater on December 8, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Grey Goose) (credit:Getty Images)
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