Washington DC, May 21 -- Director Damien Chazelle is in talks with actors Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig for his untitled upcoming movie, reported Deadline.

As per the outlet, Chazelle will direct and has written the script and will also produce alongside Olivia Hamilton under their Wild Chickens Productions banner. Paramount Pictures will distribute the film.

While unconfirmed, insiders say the film will be set in a prison.

As per Deadline, if deals end up closing for the two stars, production is expected to start later this year.

Chazelle had been weighing several projects in recent months, including an Evel Knievel pic with Leonardo DiCaprio circling the lead role.

However, with the studio unable to finalise a deal for DiCaprio, ...