Emma Stone, Naomi Watts to share screen space

The two leading ladies will star opposite Michael Keaton and Zach Galifianakis respectively. The film is about a man who attempts to stage a Broadway play to revamp his theatre career, reports dailystar.co.uk.

Emma Stone. Pic/Santa Banta

Stone will play Keaton's daughter in Birdman, while Watts has signed up to portray a demanding diva, fresh out of rehab, who takes the lead in the fictitious play.

The film is set to go on floors in April, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Naomi Watts. Pics/Santa Banta