Keira Knightley to star in 'Last Night'

Washington, Sept 18 : Keira Knightley has signed on to star in 'Last Night.'

The film, which also stars Eva Mendes, Sam Worthington and Guillaume Canet, is the feature directing debut of Massy Tadjedin, who wrote the script, reports Variety.

The story of the film centres around a married couple, apart for a night while the husband takes a business trip with a colleague to whom he's attracted. While he's resisting temptation, his wife encounters her past love.

Gaumont and Nick Wechsler Prods. are collabrationg on the project, which begins shooting in New York next month.

Gaumont is financing the film, will handle worldwide sales and will distribute in France. Wechsler produces.

ANI