Nicole Kidman is in talks to join Colin Farrell in the new psychological thriller from Yorgos Lanthimos.
Kidman was recently seen opposite Chiwetel Ejiofor and Julia Roberts in thriller remake Secret in Their Eyes and with Colin Firth and Jude Law in literary biopic Genius.
The Greek film-maker, who made his English language debut with dystopian dating satire The Lobster, has also co-written the project, titled The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
The Lobster became an arthouse hit in the US last month and has already made over $5m (£3.5m) after receiving positive reviews at last year’s Cannes film festival.