AceShowbiz - Emma Stone is being considered to star alongside Matt Damon in an untitled sci-fi superhero film directed by the Daniels, the filmmaking duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. Damon is set to lead the project, stepping in after Ryan Gosling exited the role.

The film’s narrative alternates between two timelines, one set in the 1980s following a group of teenagers, and the other in the present day. Damon is expected to play the father of one of the teenagers in the earlier timeline, while Stone may portray another parent figure. The story incorporates a global warming theme as a central threat, blending science fiction, action, and comedy. Universal Pictures is investing around $150 million in this high-profile production, which aims to mix emotional depth with the Daniels’ distinct style. Filming is scheduled to begin in August, with the release date pushed to November 19, 2027, after script rewrites to reflect current world changes.

Emma Stone brings previous superhero experience to the project, having played Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man series. She is also known for roles in movies like Zombieland and Crazy, Stupid, Love., and has earned critical acclaim with nominations for work in films like The Favourite.

This film marks another ambitious endeavor for the Daniels following their Oscar-winning success with Everything Everywhere All at Once. Bringing together established actors like Damon and Stone with a younger cast, the movie is poised to be a major event blending genre elements and emotional storytelling, with global warming as a fresh and relevant villainous force.