Also on board is talented writer and two time Oscar nominee John Logan, who has proved himself, writing the scripts for feature films like 'Gladiator', 'The Aviatar' and 'The Last Samurai'. The story will focus on a New York family, seen through the eyes of a charismatic but self-destructive Broadway composer. Filming is set to begin later this spring.

Bigelow recently became the first woman to win the Directors Guild of America Award. She and her team picked up many prizes for their work on 'The Hurt Locker'. The Iraq war drama will shortly be up against her high-profile ex-husband James Cameron's 'Avatar' at the Oscars. Who will take home the desirable golden statue for best director? All will be will be revealed on March 7.