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Damien Chazelle is eyeing Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig for his next directorial project, reportedly a prison drama. The La La Land director had been developing an Evel Knievel biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio before pivoting to this new script. Murphy comes to the project fresh off his Academy Award win for Oppenheimer, while Craig recently earned Golden Globe buzz for Queer. Production could begin later this year if deals are finalized with the two A-list stars.

Key Points: Cillian Murphy Daniel Craig May Star in Damien Chazelle Prison Drama

  • Chazelle directing and producing prison drama for Paramount
  • Murphy fresh off Oppenheimer Oscar win
  • Craig coming from Golden Globe-nominated Queer role
  • Project replaces stalled Evel Knievel film with DiCaprio
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Cillian Murphy, Daniel Craig in talks for Damien Chazelle film

Oscar winner Cillian Murphy and James Bond star Daniel Craig in talks for Damien Chazelle's untitled prison film set to shoot this year.

"Chazelle circled back to the prison drama as his next film - Deadline"

Washington DC, May 21

Director Damien Chazelle is in talks with actors Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig for his untitled upcoming movie, reported Deadline.

As per the outlet, Chazelle will direct and has written the script and will also produce alongside Olivia Hamilton under their Wild Chickens Productions banner. Paramount Pictures will distribute the film.

While unconfirmed, insiders say the film will be set in a prison.

As per Deadline, if deals end up closing for the two stars, production is expected to start later this year.

Chazelle had been weighing several projects in recent months, including an Evel Knievel pic with Leonardo DiCaprio circling the lead role.

However, with the studio unable to finalise a deal for DiCaprio, Chazelle circled back to the prison drama as his next film, reported Deadline.

As for Murphy, the actor is coming off his Oscar-winning role in Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'.

According to Deadline, he recently wrapped up production on the Peaky Blinders movie, 'The Immortal Man', on Netflix and was also recently seen in 'Small Things Like These'.

Craig was most recently seen in the A24 pic Queer, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

He is also set to reprise his role as Benoit Blanc in the upcoming 'Knives Out' sequel, 'Wake Up Dead Man', which will bow later this year on Netflix, reported Deadline.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Wow! Cillian Murphy after Oppenheimer and Daniel Craig together? This is going to be epic! Chazelle never disappoints - La La Land was pure magic. Hope this prison drama has his signature storytelling style. 🤩
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Priya M.
Interesting combo! But I hope Chazelle doesn't make it too artsy. Prison dramas need raw intensity - something like Shawshank Redemption. Murphy can definitely pull it off after his intense performance in Oppenheimer.
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Arjun S.
As much as I love Chazelle's work, I'm tired of Hollywood prison dramas. Wish he'd chosen something more original. But with these two actors, I'll probably watch it anyway! 😅
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Sneha R.
Cillian Murphy is having such a great phase in his career! From Peaky Blinders to Oppenheimer and now this. Deserves all the success. Hope this film gets a proper theatrical release in India - not just Netflix.
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Vikram J.
Daniel Craig as a prisoner? After James Bond, this will be quite a transformation! Wonder if he'll go full method actor and grow a beard like Murphy did for Oppenheimer. Hollywood really loves their prison films, no?
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Neha P.
Chazelle should have stuck with the Evel Knievel project. We need more unique biopics, not another prison drama. Though with these actors, the performances will surely be worth watching.

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