Lupita Nyong'o joins Christopher Nolan's massive project
What's the story
Academy Award-winning actor Lupita Nyong'o has reportedly joined the cast of Christopher Nolan's upcoming and highly secretive film project, The Hollywood Reporter stated. The actor, known for her roles in A Quiet Place: Day One and 12 Years a Slave, will be sharing the screen with other Hollywood heavyweights including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya. This will be Nyong'o's first collaboration with Nolan.
Project details
Nolan's project remains shrouded in mystery
The upcoming film, both written and directed by Nolan, will be distributed by Universal Pictures with a planned release date of July 17, 2026. Despite the high-profile cast announcement, details about the plot remain under wraps. Various theories have been suggested including a period vampire thriller or a helicopter action thriller, but insiders insist that none have accurately captured Nolan's concept.
Production plans
Nolan reunites with Universal Pictures for new film
Nolan will produce the film with his partner and wife Emma Thomas under their Syncopy banner. The production is expected to begin in the first half of 2025. This project will reunite Nolan with Universal Pictures, the studio behind his drama Oppenheimer which earned him his first Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture as a producer.
Actor's history
Nyong'o's successful journey with Universal Pictures
Nyong'o is no stranger to Universal Pictures, having lent her voice to The Wild Robot, an adaptation of Peter Brown's book by DreamWorks Animation. The film has been a box office success, grossing nearly $300 million since its release in September. She also starred in the studio's horror movie Us, directed by Jordan Peele. Beyond acting, Nyong'o hosts a podcast called Mind Your Own which explores themes of belonging from an African perspective.