British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, 44, has signed a film set during World War II, which will be directed by Colin Trevorrow, who helmed Jurassic World 3.

The actor will star in the film, titled War Magician, a drama based on the book by David Fisher. According to reports, the film revolves around Jasper Maskelyne, a British illusionist who used magic to defeat Erwin Rommel in World War II.