Los Angeles, Jan. 14 -- Michelle Williams has come on board Damien Chazelle's next cinematic venture, an untitled drama that already counts Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig among its principal cast.

Chazelle has penned the screenplay and will direct the screenplay and will direct the film, producing alongside Olivia Hamilton under their Wild Chickens Productions banner. Paramount is backing the release.

Plot details remain tightly guarded, though industry sources indicate the story is likely to be set within a prison environment. Camera are expected to roll later this year, reports DEADLINE.

Chazelle had been weighing several projects last year, including an Evel Knievel pic with Leonardo DiCaprio circling the lead role. That film ultimat...