Michelle Williams is set to join Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig in the highly-anticipated, yet-to-be-titled Cillian Murphy upcoming Damien Chazelle film, which will be distributed by Paramount Pictures. The project will see acclaimed director Damien Chazelle return behind the camera after his previous film, Babylon, was released in 2022.
New Faces and Creative Team Come Together
The upcoming film, both written and directed by Damien Chazelle, is reported to be set inside a prison, bringing a fresh narrative from the filmmaker well-known for Oscar-winning works such as La La Land and Whiplash. Chazelle will also produce the feature alongside Olivia Hamilton through their company, Wild Chickens Productions. This marks Chazelle’s return after Babylon—a sprawling story set in the early days of Hollywood, which, despite its ambition, didn’t achieve major box office success.
Michelle Williams Adds Star Power to the Film
Michelle Williams joins the ensemble following her recent Golden Globe win for her work in FX’s Dying for Sex. With five Academy Award nominations to her name, Williams is celebrated for performances in Blue Valentine, Brokeback Mountain, Manchester by the Sea, My Week With Marilyn, and The Fabelmans, directed by Steven Spielberg. She is also appearing live on stage in Eugene O’Neill’s Anna Christie at St Ann’s Warehouse.
Looking ahead, Williams’s schedule continues to fill with notable projects, including a starring role in A Place in Hell—a thriller helmed by Chloe Domont, known for Fair Play. Williams will appear alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones and Andrew Scott in this forthcoming film.
Chazelle’s Reputation and History
Damien Chazelle is recognized as one of the standout filmmakers of his generation, with his Academy Award for directing La La Land, and credits that include Whiplash and First Man—the Neil Armstrong biopic. He has also been associated with an Evel Knievel biopic, which at one point generated interest from Leonardo DiCaprio. However, that particular project is not progressing currently.
Other Leading Cast Members’ Recent Work
Cillian Murphy, fresh from his Academy Award win for his leading role in Oppenheimer, continues to attract top-tier projects. Daniel Craig, another principal cast member, was last seen starring in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery as well as the film Queer.
What This Means for Audiences and the Industry
This latest collaboration unites a group of established talents including Michelle Williams, Cillian Murphy, Daniel Craig, and Damien Chazelle, signaling a compelling entry in contemporary cinema. With its setting, star-studded cast, and celebrated creative team, anticipation is building for how the Cillian Murphy upcoming Damien Chazelle film will take shape as more details emerge and production continues.
