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Taylor Swift joins Margot Robbie, Christian Bale in mystery David O. Russell film

A secret movie led by Margot Robbie has added another big name, with a global superstar announced as part of the unbelievable cast.

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A top secret film by famed director David O. Russell and starring Australian actress Margot Robbie has been bolstered by more star power.

US pop star Taylor Swift is the latest big name to be attached to the unnamed project, a New Regency production thought to be a period film set in the Great Depression.

Christian Bale, Anya Taylor-Joy, Robert De Niro, Mike Myers, Chris Rock, John David Washington, Rami Malek and Zoe Saldana also make up the mind-blowing cast.

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Margot Robbie is set to star in David O. Russell’s untitled movie. Picture: Chris Pizzello-Pool/Getty Images
Margot Robbie is set to star in David O. Russell’s untitled movie. Picture: Chris Pizzello-Pool/Getty Images

The mystery movie, which has already been shot and is in post-production, marks the first time Russell, who made Oscar-winning movies American Hustle and Silver Linings Playbook, has been behind the camera in six years, following Joy with Jennifer Lawrence in 2015.

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It’s the first time Taylor Swift has appeared in a feature film since Cats in 2019. Picture: JC Olivera/Getty Images
It’s the first time Taylor Swift has appeared in a feature film since Cats in 2019. Picture: JC Olivera/Getty Images
The Queen’s Gambit’s Anya Taylor-Joy is also set to star in the film. Picture: Nolan Zangas Picture Instagram
The Queen’s Gambit’s Anya Taylor-Joy is also set to star in the film. Picture: Nolan Zangas Picture Instagram

Variety reports Russell wrote and directed the film, with the plot kept firmly under wraps.

It was shot in California last year under strict COVID-19 guidelines.

Disney’s 20th Century Studios will release the movie at a later date.

Swift is yet to comment on her inclusion in Russell’s project.

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Director David O. Russell has written and directed the untitled movie. Picture: AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Aaron Vincent Elkaim
Director David O. Russell has written and directed the untitled movie. Picture: AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Aaron Vincent Elkaim

A notable absence from the cast line-up is Lawrence, who starred in Russell’s last three films which all earned her Oscar nominations, and one golden statue in 2012 for Silver Linings.

However she wasn’t able to sign on due to other filming commitments.

Christian Bale also features in the film. Picture: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for PSIFF
Christian Bale also features in the film. Picture: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for PSIFF

New Regency’s Arnon Milchan is producing the movie, alongside Matthew Budman and Anthony Katagas.

Originally published as Taylor Swift joins Margot Robbie, Christian Bale in mystery David O. Russell film

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