 In May 2010, it was announced Naomi Watts had joined the cast of the film, with Andrew Dominik directing from a screenplay he wrote, with production slated to begin in January 2011.Principal photography on the film didn't commence, with Dominik later stating he hoped it would be his next film with Watts still attached, with production commencing in 2013.In June 2012, it was announced Plan B Entertainment would produce the film, with Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner serving as producers.