Pirates of the Caribbean actress and frequent period drama star Keira Knightley is set to star in Conception, a dystopian sci-fi thriller that imagines a world in which the British government has taken control over parenting. The project hails from writer-director Camille Griffin, best known for her feature debut Silent Night – not to be mistaken for the John Woo action thriller – in which Knightley also starred.

The official synopsis reads: “Conception is a sci-fi thriller set in the not-too-distant future of Britain, where the government has taken authoritarian rule over parenting. The film follows Rita (Knightley), a loyal civil servant and believer in the unforgiving system she upholds, until unexpected events endanger her own parental status, rendering her victim to the same laws she so readily inflicted on others.”

Celine Rattray and Trudie Styler are producing for Maven Screen Media, with the production company writing: “We are in awe of Camille’s vivid imagination and creative talent. She has a unique ability to express big, complex ideas in every day, relatable events. We are thrilled to reassemble the Silent Night team and work with Keira again.”

No further casting has yet been announced, nor has a release window been confirmed, so stay tuned for updates!