LOS ANGELES, March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Bostick has been named Co-CEO of Walden Media, it was announced today by Anschutz Film Group CEO David Weil.

A bit player in the 2003 hit "Bruce Almighty," Carell leaped to stardom in the interim, giving the filmmakers a ready-made stand-in when Carrey decided not to return for what became the sequel "Evan Almighty," opening June 22.