Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin and Guy Pearce are in final talks to star in the movie for 20th Century Studios. Mark L. Smith wrote the script, adapting Peter Heller’s 2012 apocalyptic novel of the same name.

Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley and Guy Pearce have joined the cast of Ridley Scott’s next film, “The Dog Stars.” They’ll star alongside Jacob Elordi, who was hired in January after Paul Mescal exited the film due to scheduling issues.

EXCLUSIVE: Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin and Guy Pearce are in final talks to join Jacob Elordi in Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars at 20th Century Studios. This follows Scott’s massive global hit Gladiator II,

Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley and Guy Pearce are all in talks to join Jacob Elordi in the cast of Ridley Scott's new movie 'The Dog Stars'.