The 38-year-old star has signed on to portray a character inspired by Spielberg’s favorite uncle from his childhood growing up in Arizona.
The film, which Spielberg is co-writing with frequent collaborator Tony Kushner, will be loosely inspired by the three-time Oscar winner’s childhood growing up in Arizona.
Sources report that four-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams is currently in early negotiations to star in a key role inspired by Spielberg’s mother though will feature a separate and original voice.
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