The cast of Wes Anderson‘s new movie is growing, with The Hollywood Reporter confirming that Riz Ahmed has joined the cast of the upcoming film.
Ahmed’s role is being kept under wraps as of now, but he’ll join a cast that also includes stars Benicio del Toro and Bill Murray. Michael Cera is also set to appear in the film in an as-of-yet-undisclosed role.
Ahmed’s latest appearance came in 2023’s Fingernails, a romantic drama for Apple TV+. Up next, he’s set to star in David Mackenzie’s upcoming movie Relay as well as Aneil Karia’s Hamlet, which is based on the legendary William Shakespeare play.
What do we know about Wes Anderson’s new movie?
A reoprt from World of Reel says that the film may have a possible working title of “The Phoenician Scheme.” While plot details remain under wraps at this time, Anderson has previously referred to his new movie as an “espionage” thriller that deals with a father-daughter relationship.
Speaking with Deadline in September 2023, Anderson said he had just finished writing the script for his new movie when the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike began in May 2023. “Well, before the Writer’s Guild strike began, we had just finished a script,” he said. “Roman Coppola and I had been working on a script. So, when the time is right again, we’ve got a movie to make with Benicio Del Toro.”
Anderson also revealed that Arrested Development and Barbie’s Michael Cera will play a role in this film. “Well, you know, we have Michael Cera,” he said. “He’s one of the other characters in this new story. And he’s somebody I probably met, I think, close to 20 years ago. At least 18 years ago, something like that. I met him with Harvey Keitel, so it must have been 2008 or something. But, anyway, Michael Cera. That’s one.”
A release date for Anderson’s new movie has not yet been set.
