Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig are reportedly in discussions to collaborate with acclaimed director Damien Chazelle on his next film project. The untitled film, which will be produced by Paramount Pictures, marks another partnership for Chazelle, the Oscar-winning filmmaker known for hits like “La La Land” and “Whiplash.”
While specific details about the film’s plot remain under wraps, it is anticipated to be a drama set within a prison. If negotiations are finalized, production is expected to commence later this year. This project follows Chazelle’s previous film, “Babylon,” which struggled at the box office despite its star-studded cast including Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie.
Chazelle has established a first-look deal with Paramount, leading to speculation about exciting new directions for his filmmaking. He initially aimed to direct a biopic centered on Evel Knievel with Leonardo DiCaprio attached, but plans shifted after DiCaprio opted out.
Both Murphy and Craig are coming off significant successes; Murphy recently earned an Oscar for his role in “Oppenheimer,” while Craig is set to reprise his on-screen charisma in upcoming projects, including the third installment of the “Knives Out” series and an adaptation of “Narnia.”
This potential collaboration could not only highlight Chazelle’s versatile directing talents but also bring together two of Hollywood’s leading actors, offering a promising narrative that fans are likely to anticipate eagerly.