Colin Firth Joins Spielberg's Next Big Project

Oscar winner Colin Firth is negotiating to join Steven Spielberg's next feature project. The movie, featuring Emily Blunt, will be released worldwide by Universal and Amblin Entertainment on May 15, 2026. The screenplay, written by David Koepp, is based on a story by Spielberg. Firth's recent works include HBO's 'The Staircase' and upcoming series 'Lockerbie' and 'Young Sherlock'.

Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth is in advanced talks to join the cast of legendary director Steven Spielberg's upcoming feature film. Known for his roles in 'Pride and Prejudice', 'The King's Speech', and 'A Single Man', Firth will star alongside Emily Blunt.

The untitled project, set to be an 'original event film', will be released globally on May 15, 2026, by Universal and Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, as reported by Deadline. Key plot details are being kept tightly under wraps.

The screenplay, based on a story by Spielberg, is penned by his frequent collaborator David Koepp. Spielberg, whose last directorial work was the semi-autobiographical 'The Fabelmans', will team up with producer Kristie Macosko Krieger for this venture. Firth's recent appearances include HBO's 'The Staircase' and upcoming series for Peacock and Prime Video.

(With inputs from agencies.)