Amber Heard Cast in Period Drama 'In the Fire'

Amber Heard is taking on a new role.

According to Variety, the 35-year-old actress is set to star in the 19th century set supernatural thriller In the Fire.

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Here’s a summary of the film: “In the Fire… takes place on a farm in Colombia in the 1890s. A couple with a young autistic son have to face both the villagers and the local priest who worry the boy is possessed by demonic forces and is the reason for all the village’s woes.

“After the death of his wife, Don Marquez (Eduardo Noriega) brings in Grace Victoria Burnham, an American psychiatrist (Amber Heard) to find out what is ailing the boy, played by Lorenzo McGovern Zaini. Heard’s character accurately diagnoses and heals him while facing up to the villagers.”

Production is slated to begin in Italy on Feb. 21. The film is being directed by Conor Allyn, who wrote the screenplay alongside Pascal Borno and Silvio Muraglia.

Last year, it was announced Amber was set to be the subject of a new documentary at Discovery+.