The two are also joined by Helena Howard, the breakout star of the acclaimed drama Madeline’s Madeline.
Don’t Look Deeper will be directed by Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight), who will also executive produce the project alongside Kathleen Grace, Laura Schwarrtz, Jed Weintrob, Julina Tatlock and Charlie McDonnell, who will also help write.
Though his role is currently being kept under wraps, Cheadle is joining a cast that also includes Emily Mortimer, best known for her roles in the acclaimed HBO political drama The Newsroom, the 2008 thriller Transsiberian and 2018’s long-awaited Disney sequel Mary Poppins Returns.
After leaving the TV world for a few years to focus on his work with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Don Cheadle (House of Lies) is heading back to the small screen industry once again for the upcoming sci-fi drama Don’t Look Deeper at the new short-form streaming service Quibi, according to Variety.