UPDATE: A rep for Rihanna tells Rolling Stone that the singer, originally rumored to be involved in the film, will be not starring in Annette. This article has been updated accordingly to reflect the new information.
Adam Driver will star in Annette, a new music drama from French directorLeos Carax, Variety reports. The Los Angeles art-rock duo Sparks wrote the screenplay and new music for the film.
According to Deadline, Annette tells the story of a stand-up comedian whos left to raise a two-year-old with a surprising gift after his opera singer wife dies. Rooney Mara was also originally attached to star in the movie, but dropped out due to other commitments. A replacement has yet to be announced.
Amazon Studios acquired the distribution rights to Annette, which will begin filming this spring. The film notably marks Caraxs English-language debut. The acclaimed French filmmaker has helmed such cult favorites asHoly Motors and Lovers On the Bridge.
Sparks Ron and Russell Mael, meanwhile, will make their scriptwriting debut with Annette. Over the course of their lengthy career, theyve contributed songs to numerous soundtracks (including How Are You Getting Home in Holy Motors) and scored two movies, 1984s Bad Manners and 1998s Knock Off.
As for Driver, the actor is currently starring in the final season of HBOs Girls. Hes also set to appear inStar Wars:The Last Jedi, which opens December 15th, and Steven Soderberghs NASCAR heist movie, Logan Lucky, out August 18th.
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