Roxane Mesquida, Richard Edson and Julie Delpy join cast of “Burning Shadow” from filmmaker Alex Nahon

The film will mark the feature directorial debut of Nahon, co-screenwriter of “2 Days in New York” (directed by Delpy). Nahon has also shot campaigns for Macy’s and music videos for artists such as Lykke Li and Adan Jodorowsky.

Specifics of the plot are currently under wraps but it is dark noir with sci-fi undertones and has been likened to the works of David Lynch and David Cronenberg. Filming is set to start in late Spring.

Roxane Mesquida Her credits include: Gregg Araki’s “Kaboom,” Quentin Dupieux’s “Rubber” and “Wrong Cops,” Xan Cassevette’s “Kiss of the Damned," Benoit Jacot’s Palme d’or nominated “School of Flesh,” Catherine Breillat’s Palme d’or nominated “The Last Mistress” and Kim Chapiron’s “Sheitan” opposite Vincent Cassel. She is also a world-renowned model, repped at IMG Models.

Julie Delpy is a two-time Academy Award nominee for “Before Sunset” and “Before Midnight.” Last year, she co-starred in Todd Solondz’s “Wiener-Dog” for Amazon Studios. Additional credits include Venice/TIFF selection “Lolo,” Marvel’s “The Avengers: Age of Ultron,” Jim Jarmusch’s “Broken Flowers,” Richard Linklater’s “Waking Life” and Krystof Kieslowski’s “White."

Richard Edson is one of the most recognizable character actors in independent cinema. He made a smashing debut in Jim Jarmusch’s “Stanger Than Paradise” followed by a slew of roles in classic films: Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing,” Barry Levinson’s “Good Morning Vietnam,” Oliver Stone’s “Platoon,” John Hughes’ “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” and Kathryn Bigelow’s “Strange Days."