Roman Polanski has lined up an all-star cast for his next film 'The Ghost', an adaptation of British author Robert Harris' political thriller of the same name, it was reported on Thursday.

Oscar-winning actors Nicolas Cage and Tilda Swinton as well as former 007 Pierce Brosnan have all signed to star in the film, Variety reported.

Cage will play a ghostwriter who is hired to finish the memoirs of a former British prime minister (Brosnan) after his predecessor is found dead in mysterious circumstances.

Swinton, who won a best supporting actress Oscar this year for her portrayal of a scheming lawyer in the corporate thriller 'Michael Clayton' will play the prime minister's wife, Variety reported.

Polanski (74), a best director Oscar-winner in 2003 for 'The Pianist', turned his attention to 'The Ghost' after pulling out of the historical epic 'Pompeii'.

Cage most recently appeared in action adventure 'National Treasure: Book of Secrets'. He will next be seen in the Thailand crime drama 'Bangkok Dangerous', due for release later this year.

AFP