Kristen Stewart is set to mark a major career first, with the actress directing her debut feature movie.
The Oscar-nominated star, who previously directed short Come Swim, will oversee The Chronology of Water, which is adapted from the memoir by Lidia Yuknavitch, according to Deadline.
The actress will also co-write the screenplay with Andy Mingo, with Outer Range's Imogen Poots set to star as a young woman who finds her voice through writing, and salvation as a swimmer, and becomes a triumphant teacher, mother and writer.
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“Lidia’s memoir honors corporeal experience, radically,” Stewart said. “To make that experience physical feels vital to me and what this impulse means… is that it absolutely must be a film.
"This project has been cooking for five years with the help of Scott Free, whom I could not be more privileged to have as partners and friends. Imogen Poots will carry this movie and the staggering weight of Lidia’s life. She can hold it. I am beyond lucky to have her.”
"Ridley [Scott] and I are delighted to be working with Kristen again, this time on her feature directorial debut, adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch’s extraordinary memoir,” added co-producer Michael Pruss.
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“Just as we have seen in Kristen’s short films as a director, I have no doubt that she will bring that same level of style, uniqueness and fearless emotionality to The Chronology of Water.
"Furthermore, to have the the opportunity to work with Imogen — who is tailor-made for the lead role — is incredibly exciting. The combination of their talents will no doubt produce something exquisite for film audiences worldwide."
Stewart originally rose to fame starring in the Twilight movie series, and earlier this year scored her first Oscar nomination playing Princess Diana in Spencer.
The Chronology of Water is yet to confirm a release date.
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