Craig was most recently seen in Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer” and will next be seen reuniting with Rian Johnson on the third “Knives Out” film, “Wake Up Dead Man.” He’s also reportedly been in the mix for Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia” movie. Craig and Murphy are each represented by CAA. Chazelle is represented by WME. Deadline first reported the news.

Damien Chazelle ditches Evel Knievel biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio to direct prison drama starring Cillian Murphy.

Daniel Craig and Cillian Murphy are in talks to star in Babylon director Damien Chazelle's next movie. Read more at Empire.