Gael Garcia Bernal joins M Night Shyamalan's next

Mexican star Gael Garcia Bernal has joined Indian-American filmmaker M Night Shyamalan's thriller for Universal. Shyamalan, who is also financing the movie, and Ashwin Rajan will produce for Blinding Edge Pictures. Marc Bienstock also serves as producer.

Mexican star Gael Garcia Bernal has joined Indian-American filmmaker M Night Shyamalan's thriller for Universal. Shyamalan, known for his films "The Sixth Sense" and "The Village", will write, produce and direct the untitled film.

The details about the plot of the multi-starrer are being kept under wraps, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The "Babel" star joins already announced cast members Eliza Scanlen, Thomasin McKenzie, Aaron Pierre, Alex Wolff, and Vicky Krieps. Shyamalan, who is also financing the movie, and Ashwin Rajan will produce for Blinding Edge Pictures.

Marc Bienstock also serves as producer. Steven Schneider will executive produce. The film is part of a two-picture deal the studio has in place with Shyamalan after releasing the director's last three movies, "Glass", "Split" and "The Visit".

The project is slated for a July 23, 2021 release.