Hong Chau boards dark comedy 'The Menu'
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Searchlight Pictures' dark comedy ''The Menu'' has added actor Hong Chau to the cast.
Chau, best known for featuring in Alexander Payne's ''Downsizing'' and Amazon's ''Homecoming'' season two, joins Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes in the cast.
Mark Mylod, known for his work on shows such as ''Game of Thrones'' and ''Succession'', will direct the movie, reported Deadline.
The script has been penned by Will Tracy and Seth Reiss. Described as a darkly comedic psychological thriller set in the world of eccentric culinary culture, ''The Menu'' following a young couple who visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island where an acclaimed chef (Fiennes) has prepared a lavish tasting menu.
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Adam McKay will back the movie under his Hyperobject Industries banner along with Betsy Koch.
Chau recently wrapped production on Darren Aronofsky's next film ''The Whale'', co-starring Brendan Fraser.
She will also star in Kelly Reichard's next film ''Showing Up''.
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