Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall has joined the cast of Steve McQueen's upcoming heist thriller 'Widows', adding to an already impressive ensemble that includes Viola Davis, Colin Farrell, Liam Neeson, Michelle Rodriguez, Cynthia Erivo, Elizabeth Debicki and Daniel Kaluuya.
Written by McQueen and 'Gone Girl' author Gillian Flynn, the film is based on a British miniseries. The story follows four armed robbers who are killed during a heist, leaving their widows to come together and attempt to finish the failed job.
Produced by See-Saw Films' Iain Canning and Emile Sherman, the project is co-financed by New Regency, 20th Century Fox and Film4, with Fox handling distribution.
Duvall, who has earned seven Oscar nominations over his six-decade career, won the Best Actor award for 1983's 'Tender Mercies'. He has also received supporting nominations for 'The Godfather', 'Apocalypse Now', 'A Civil Action' and 'The Judge', as well as lead nominations for 'The Great Santini' and 'The Apostle'. His extensive filmography includes 'To Kill a Mockingbird', 'The Godfather Part II' and 'Crazy Heart'.
