A star-studded cast for Soderbergh's "Contagion"

By Siewaun
Reference: Variety

Steven Soderbergh's action-thriller "Contagion" looks set to have a star-studded cast, with Matt Damon and Jude Law signed on, and Marion Cotillard and Kate Winslet in negotiations.

Screenwriter Scott Z. Burns ("The Bourne Ultimatum," "The Informant!") wrote the script, which centers on a deadly contagious disease, with multiple plotlines in the same style as Soderbergh's "Traffic," according to Variety.

Soderbergh has been developing the project with producing partner Gregory Jacobs. Jacobs will produce alongside Double Features' Michael Shamberg and Stacy Sher. Participant Media is in negotiations to produce and co-finance the movie.

Soderbergh is planning to shoot the movie later this year.