Abrams' next project is expanding.

According toThe Hollywood Reporter,Emma Mackeywill appear in the movie.

It was previously reported thatGlen Powellhas already signed on to star in the film.

Emma Mackey as Jackie in Death on the Nile

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Mackey will step into the shoes of the female lead of the story.

Plot details connected to the project remain under wraps.

The next movie by J.J. Abrams will be distributed in the United States byWarner Bros. Pictures.

Emma Mackey as Maeve in Sex Education Season 4.

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The studio hasn’t announced a release date for the project that will be developed through theBad Robotproduction company.

Mackey also appeared as Physicist Barbie inBarbie.

The blockbuster directed byGreta Gerwigtook the global box office by storm last summer, earning $1.4 billion.

The cast of the next film by J.J. Abrams will also includeJenna Ortega.

The popular television series expands on the legacy ofThe Addams Family.

The director has mostly worked as a producer in recent years.

The conclusion of the Skywalker Saga brought the story of Ben Solo (Adam Driver) to a close.

Rey (Daisy Ridley) will be coming to the big screen in future installments of the franchise.