Benedict Cumberbatch Boards 'Morning' Sci-Fi Drama with Laura Dern & Noah Jupe

Benedict Cumberbatch and Laura Dern have signed on to star in a new sci-fi drama movie, according to Deadline.

Titled Morning, the pic will also star Noah Jupe.

Click inside to read more about the upcoming movie…

According to the outlet, Morning is “set in a near future where society has a pill that does away with the need to sleep.”

“With the added help of an artificial sun, there is no end to morning daylight, living and work. However, as a young generation grows up deprived of the world of sleep, they consider rebelling to reclaim their dreams.”

Justin Kurzel will direct the movie, with the script being written by Sam Steiner. The screenplay was picked up by Benedict and Adam Ackland’s SunnyMarch. SunnyMarch’s Head of Film, Leah Clarke, is producing alongside Adam.

If you missed it, Benedict just recently opened up about one of his roles that “backfired”.