Martin Villeneuve, the younger brother of filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, will direct.
The younger Villeneuve is best known for his sci-fi opusMars et Avril.
The film will mark Majors first role sincehis third degree assault and harassment convictionearlier this year.
Jonathan Majors at the AAFCA Special Achievement Awards LuncheonGilbert Flores / PMC / Getty Images
The movie will shoot in Saskatchewan in late fall.
Majors is repped by WME.
Villeneuve is repped by Gersh and The Characters Talent Agency.
