Emma Stone and Naomi Watts to star in a dark comedy

MUMBAI: Alejandro Gonzalez has signed Emma Stone and Naomi Watts for a new dark comedy for the big screen titled Birdman.
 
The two will star opposite Michael Keaton and Zach Galifianakis respectively. While Emma will play Keaton‘s daughter, Watts will portray a demanding diva, fresh out of rehab who takes the lead in the fictitious play.
 
The film is about a man who attempts to stage a Broadway play to revamp his theatre career, it is understood.
 
The film is set to go on floors in April next.