Patrick Dempsey Races Towards New Movie Role

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Patrick Dempsey suits up during the 77th running of the Le Mans 24 Hour race at the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans on June 13, 2009 in Le Mans, France
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Patrick Dempsey is seen in the pitlane during previews before the 77th running of the Le Mans 24 Hour race at the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans on June 12, 2009 in Le Mans, France
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Patrick Dempsey arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2009
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Patrick Dempsey sits on the grid wall prior to the start of the Rolex Grand-Am Sports Car Series Brumos Porsche 250 at Daytona International Speedway on July 4, 2009

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FIRST PUBLISHED: July 17, 2009 4:10 PM EDT
LAST UPDATED: July 17, 2009 4:19 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Patrick Dempsey is revving up his engine and headed out to play in the “Rain.”

The “Grey’s Anatomy” star will in the movie, “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” based on the novel by Garth Stein, according to Variety.

The story focuses on Enzo – a family dog with a very human soul and philosopher’s mind, who evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his owner – racecar driver Denny Swift.

Dempsey will play Swift.

The role shouldn’t be too much of a reach for the actor, who is an accomplished professional racecar driver off-screen.

Dempsey, who last appeared on the big screen in the 2008’s romantic comedy “Made of Honor,” will next star in the ensemble romantic comedy “Valentine’s Day,” alongside Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Garner and many more.

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