Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton have been cast as the leads in George Miller's next "Three Thousand Years of Longing". According to Variety, the 73-year-old director has written the script for the project, which is said to be in early development.
The "Mad Max: Fury Road" director will also produce the feature alongside Doug Mitchell.

Elba, 46, is currently shooting for "Fast & Furious" spin-off "Hobbs and Shaw", also featuring Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham and Vanessa Kirby. Swinton, 57, is awaiting the release of Luca Guadagnino's "Suspiria" alongside Dakota Johnson.