Not long ago it was announced that Eugene Levy ("American Pie") would be joining the cast of "Cheaper By the Dozen 2," and that the veteran funnyman would play the rival to Steve Martin's good-guy father figure. Now comes word that sultry siren Carmen Electra ("Scary Movie") has been signed to play Mr. Levy's sexy young wife.

And for those who care about such things, Hilary Duff ("A Cinderella Story") has also been contracted to reprise her role from "Cheaper By the Dozen." Adam Shankman ("The Pacifier") is in the director's chair for the sequel, which should go into production before the end of the year.