Idris Elba & Tilda Swinton Cast Together for George Miller’s Next Project

British actors Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton have been cast as the leads in George Miller’s next Three Thousand Years of Longing.

According to Variety, the 73-year-old director has written the script for the project, which is said to be in early development.

The Mad Max: Fury Road director will also produce the feature alongside Doug Mitchell.

According to Deadline, the details of the story are still under wraps but it is believed that this fantasy romantic story also involves a genie.

This is the first time Elba and Swinton are coming together for a movie.

Elba, 46, is currently shooting for Fast & Furious spin-off Hobbs and Shaw, also featuring Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham and Vanessa Kirby.

Swinton, 57, is awaiting the release of Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria alongside Dakota Johnson.

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