Modine most recently played the iconic role of Dr. Brenner in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things.
The film is set to commence production in April in Los Angeles.
The Moving Picture Institute announced today that Matthew Modine is set to join Emmy-winning actress Uzo Aduba (Orange is the New Black) in the independent production of Miss Virginia, playing the lead supporting role of Congressman Cliff Williams.
The film, to be directed by R.J. Daniel Hanna, Stacey Parks of Media Sparks Films and M. Elizabeth Hughes.