Dakota Johnson Sets Directorial Debut "A Tree Is Blue" — Jessica Alba & Charli XCX Circling to Star

Jessica Alba and Charli XCX are in talks to star in Dakota Johnson‘s feature directorial debut "A Tree Is Blue".

Johnson is directing the film from a script by Vanessa Burghardt, with the latter is also in talks to star.

Plot details have not yet been disclosed for the project that is planning to begin production next month in Los Angeles. CAA Media Finance is handling sales.

Rivulet Entertainment is fully financing the project. Producers include Johnson, Ro Donnelly and Sam Racanelli for TeaTime Pictures, in addition to Rob Paris and Mike Witherill for Rivulet. Hyunji Ward executive produces for TeaTime, alongside Rick Steele.

Johnson previously directed the short film "Loser Baby," which premiered at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival. 

As an actress, her recent feature credits include Neon’s "Splitsville," which she also produced, and A24’s "The Materialists".

Burghardt is a first-time screenwriter who co-starred with Johnson in "Cha Cha Real Smooth".

Alba recently produced and starred in Netflix’s "Trigger Warning" and is set to appear alongside Anthony Hopkins, Andy Garcia and Al Pacino in the biographical sports film "Maserati: The Brothers".

Charli XCX is a Grammy-winning musician who has recently been racking up more onscreen feature credits. She is producing and starring in the A24 movie "The Moment" and has landed roles in films "Faces of Death," and "The Gallerist."