Rachel Weisz to star in sci-fi film 'Cloud One'

Actor Rachel Weisz is set to play the lead in independent sci-fi project "Cloud One".

Goran Dukic, who helmed "Wristcutters: A Love Story", is directing the film from a script he penned, reported Variety.

The film is based on a short story by Etgar Keret.

The movie is expected to start filming soon.

Weisz has two films set to release in 2018: the Lionsgate drama "The Mercy," which also stars Colin Firth, and "The Favourite," which features Emma Stone and Joe Alwyn.