Brie Larson to star in Charlie Kaufman's Netflix movie

Oscar winner Brie Larson has signed on to star in the Netflix original film, I’m Thinking of Ending Things. The film, directed by Charlie Kaufman, who has previously written Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Adaptation, will be based on Iain Reid's 2016 novel of the same name. 

The story centres on a character named Jake and his girlfriend, who are on a road trip to the former’s parents’ secluded farm. Unfortunately, the girl is thinking of breaking up with Jake, and an unexpected detour leaves her stranded and terrified. I’m Thinking of Ending Things will be the third feature film from Kaufman, who has previously directed Synecdoche, New York and the stop-motion animated film, Anomalisa.

Meanwhile, Brie Larson is awaiting the release of the superhero film, Captain Marvel, the second trailer of which was released on Tuesday and has garnered more than 14 million views in 24 hours.