Doctor Who star Matt Smith looks set to be the latest BBC big-hitter to embark on a Hollywood career after signing up to make his US acting debut on Ryan Gosling's first directing effort, How to Catch a Monster.
The film stars Christina Hendricks as Billy, a mother of two who is swept into a macabre underworld. Her teenage son, Bones, discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town, leading to an adventure that will apparently weave elements of fantasy noir and suspense into a modern-day fairytale. "Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery, if their family is to survive," reads the film's synopsis.
Gosling is writing How to Catch a Monster, in which Eva Mendes has also been cast in an unspecified role. It is not yet clear what part will be played by Smith, who recently finished filming his third series as Doctor Who, but Variety reports he will be the male lead. Filming is due to start in the spring.