Oscar-winner Lupita Nyongo is set to star inChristopher Nolans next event film at Universal.

She joins previously announced cast membersMatt Damon,Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya.

The film will have an Imax release on July 17, 2026.

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Lupita Nyong’o and Christopher NolanChristian Cody/Josh Telles for Deadline

The date falls in line with a number of Nolan films that have had similarrelease datesin the past.

Universal had no comment on the casting of Nyongo.

The actress is repped by CAA and Del Shaw.

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The Hollywood Reporter was the first to break the news.