Emma Booth joins Ben Young's 'Extinction'

"Gods of Egypt" star Emma Booth has been cast in Universal's sci-fi thriller "Extinction".

The Australian actress will join Michael Pena and Lizzy Caplan in the movie to be directed by Ben Young, reported Deadline.

The film will mark a reunion of Booth with Young, who has directed her in crime drama "Hounds of Love".

Good Universe and Mandeville Films are producing the film, which is scheduled to release on January 26.

It follows a man who has a recurring dream of losing his family. His nightmare turns into a reality when the planet is invaded by a force bent on brutality and destruction.