Craig was most recently seen in Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer” and will next be seen reuniting with Rian Johnson on the third “Knives Out” film, “Wake Up Dead Man.” He’s also reportedly been in the mix for Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia” movie. Craig and Murphy are each represented by CAA. Chazelle is represented by WME. Deadline first reported the news.

Damien Chazelle ditches Evel Knievel biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio to direct prison drama starring Cillian Murphy.

EXCLUSIVE: Damien Chazelle’s next film looks to have its sights sets on some serious star power as Deadline is hearing Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig are in negotiations to star in a new untitled pic from the Oscar-winning director.