To be directed by Richard Eyre the project has been adapted by Ian McEwan from his novel, reported Variety.
Filming will take place on location in London from mid-October. The movie also stars Fionn Whitehead.
According to a statement, "Thompson plays Fiona Maye, an eminent judge in London presiding with wisdom and compassion over ethically complex cases of family law.
"But she has paid a heavy personal price for her workload, and her marriage to American professor Jack (Tucci) is at breaking point."
"Notting Hill's" Duncan Kenworthy is producing the film.
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