British actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman are set to headline Searchlight`s adaptation of `The Roses`, a modern retelling of the 1989 dark comedy `The War of the Roses`, starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner.

Under the direction of Jay Roach, known for his versatility in blending comedy and drama, `The Roses` is currently in development at Searchlight Studios, as per The Hollywood Reporter.