Selena Gomez is joining Oscar winner Cate Blanchett and Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender in a new film directed by Brady Corbet, as reported by Variety.

The project, rumored to be titled The Origin of the World, represents a significant mature turn for the 33-year-old former Disney Channel star.

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Gomez recently appeared in the film Emilia Pérez.

Ambitious Scope and Lengthy Script

The script runs approximately 200 pages, sparking expectations that the final cut could approach a four-hour runtime.

The narrative spans multiple generations from the 19th century to the modern era, with a primary focus on the 1970s.

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Corbet, who recently received critical acclaim for directing The Brutalist, has described the project as a genre-defying and adult-oriented creation.

Gomez on Her Artistic Evolution

Gomez has previously discussed her evolution as a performer and the strict expectations she faced during her early career on Wizards of Waverly Place.

"I definitely feel free of it," said Gomez to Variety in 2023.

The actress noted that while she does not feel shame regarding her professional background, she remains focused on her current artistic trajectory.

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"Sometimes I get triggered.

It's not that I'm ashamed of my past, it's just that I've worked so hard to find my own way.

I don't want to be who I was. I want to be who I am," said Gomez.

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The upcoming film adds to her growing portfolio of complex dramatic projects, which includes her ongoing role in the television series Only Murders in the Building.