Damon, Brolin for History documentary

History has signed a number of celebrities for a dramatic new documentary.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Viggo Mortensen, David Strathairn and Marisa Tomei are among the stars lined up to appear in the project, which will document key moments in US history.

Damon will appear in a segment about John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes Of Wrath', Tomei will play factory worker Harriet Hanson Robinson, and Eddie Vedder will read Bob Dylan's 'Masters Of War'.

"This is a brand marriage made in heaven," said History's Nancy Dubuc. "Matt and Chris [Moore, co-executive producer] are trying to show here that democracy is not a spectator sport."

Damon, who is also on board as executive producer, said of the documentary: "I am a firm believer in this project, proud to be part of it and proud that we are working jointly with History."