Eva Mendes Joins ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’

Eva Mendes wears a red and white striped tee while walking down the street on Thursday (June 16) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 37-year-old actress has reportedly joined the cast of The Place Beyond the Pines, which will be directed by Derek Cianfrance.

The drama centers around a biker turned bank robber (Ryan Gosling) who thinks about committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child. Eva is set to play Ryan’s love interest

Eva also recently participated in Montblanc’s 24 Hour Plays, along with celebs including Sophia Bush and Zachary Levi, to benefit the Urban Arts Partnership.