The Morning Show actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Golden Globe nominee David Oyelowo have signed on for the leading roles with Emmy nominated-filmmaker Lisa Brühlmann attached to direct.
Mbatha-Raw will next be seen in Marvel Studios’ upcoming Disney+ series Loki starring alongside Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson.
Oyelowo is best known for his acclaimed performances in Ava DuVernay’s 2014 film Selma and BBC’s Les Misérables.
His other notable film credits include: Queen of Katwe, A Most Violent Year, Captive, Butler, Don’t Let Go, Jack Reacher, and The Paperboy.