Dakota Johnson's directorial debut is taking root.
Charli xcx and Jessica Alba in talks to star in the film a tree is blueJohnson will take the helm. The film's script was written by Vanessa Burghardt, who is also in talks to star.
The project is scheduled to go into production next month in Los Angeles, with site details not yet disclosed. CAA Media Finance is handling sales.
Rivulet Entertainment is providing full financing for the project. Producers include Johnson, Ro Donnelly and Sam Racanelli for TeaTime Pictures, and Rob Paris and Mike Weatherill for Rivulet. Hyunji Ward serves as executive producer of TeaTime along with Rick Steele.
Johnson previously directed the short film loser babyThe film premiered at last year's Toronto International Film Festival. Her recent credits as an actress include Neon splitvillewhich she also produced, as well as A24's materialist.
Burghardt, who made his screenwriting debut with Johnson, co-starred in ” Just really smooth.
Alba recently produced and starred in Netflix's trigger warning and will star in the biographical sports film alongside Anthony Hopkins, Andy Garcia and Al Pacino Maserati: Brother.
Charli xcx is a grammy award winning musician who has recently been receiving more credits on the silver screen. She is producing and starring in the film A24 now and had roles in the following films death face, i want your sex and Gallerist.
Johnson is repped by CAA, Untitled Entertainment and Johnson Shapiro. Burghardt is represented by Arise Artists Agency and Bloch Law. Charli xcx is repped by CAA and Good World Management. Alba is represented by UTA, 3 Arts Entertainment and Sloane Offer.