Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has roped in veteran actor June Squibb to play the lead role in her directorial debut movie `Eleanor the Great.` The movie, which was earlier titled `Eleanor, Invisible,` will also feature Chiwetel Ejiofor, Broadway veteran Jessica Hecht and Erin Kellyman, reported entertainment news outlet Variety.

In the film, Squibb will star as Eleanor Morgenstein, a 90-year-old woman trying to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades.