Kidman joins Woody Allen film

Cast includes Banderas, Brolin, Hopkins

By MICHAEL SPEIER

Nicole Kidman will star in Woody Allen's next film, joining the already announced cast of Antonio Banderas, Josh Brolin, Anthony Hopkins, Freida Pinto and Naomi Watts.

The as-yet-untitled film is produced by Letty Aronson, Steve Tenenbaum and Jaume Roures. It is financed by Mediapro, the Spain-based company that also funded "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."

Sony Pictures Classics will release Allen's next completed film, "Whatever Works," which opens theatrically on June 19.