Hollywood star Alec Baldwin has been roped in for the upcoming disaster movie, Supercell. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Supercell, directed by Herbert James, is a co-production of Highland Film Group and newly-launched Short Porch Pictures.

The story follows William, a good-hearted teenager wanting to follow in his father's footsteps, the legendary storm chaser Bill Brody killed by a massive super tornado. Bill's legacy has now been turned into a storm-chasing tourist business, run by the greedy and reckless Zane Rogers.

Alec Baldwin will reportedly portray the character of Zane Rogers. 

Supercell has a script penned by Wintestern and Anna Elizabeth James.

The principal photography for the film will begin later this year, on locations in Montana and Georgia.