Brosnan, Sarandon board 'The Greatest'

'Mamma Mia'

Pierce Brosnan and Susan Sarandon have signed to star in drama The Greatest.

The project will be the directorial debut of Shana Feste, who also wrote the script.

Brosnan will serve as executive producer on the film, which tells the story of a young girl who causes chaos in the lives of a family struggling to come to terms with the loss of a teenage son. He and Sarandon will play the parents.

Shooting will begin this summer, reports Variety.

Sarandon can currently be seen in children's adventure movie Speed Racer.

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