John Lithgow ready to go 'Interstellar'

The cast continues to grow for Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar," with actor John Lithgow joining the project.

John Lithgow

TheWrap broke the story, which has not been confirmed by either Nolan or the ator. Like with Mackenzie Foy, who joined the cast just days ago, the details of Lithgow's character are being kept sealed for now.

The film's cast also includes Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine and Casey Affleck.

"Interstellar," like most of Nolan's films, was co-written by himself and his brother Jonathan Nolan, and is said to follow an interstellar voyage to the edge of our scientific knowledge, involving wormholes and other dimensions.

Lithgow's most recent work was in the comedy "This is 40." He also starred in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" as well a season of the Showtime series "Dexter," in which he played a serial killer.

Mackenzie Foy joins Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar'

Young actress Mackenzie Foy, best known as the daughter of Bella and Edward in the "Twilight" franchise, has joined Christopher Nolan's upcoming "Interstellar."

Mackenzie Foy

According to the Hollywood Reporter, which broke the story, details on Foy's character are not yet known.

Foys joins a cast which already includes Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine and Casey Affleck.

"Interstellar," like most of Nolan's films, was co-written by himself and his brother Jonathan Nolan, and is said to follow an interstellar voyage to the edge of our scientific knowledge.

Foy will next be seen in the horror film "The Conjuring," which hits theaters this Friday.