Charlize Theron taking on lead role in Dark Places adaptation

The Monster star will portray lead character Libby Day in the film, which chronicles one woman’s efforts to bring her brother to justice after he is accused of killing their sisters and mother in a cult ritual.

The film adaptation of author Gillian Flynn’s book will be French director Gilles Paquet-Brenner’s first American movie. It will be co-produced by Theron’s film company Denvery & Delilah, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Dark Places became a big hit upon its release in 2009, remaining on the New York Times Bestseller List for more than 25 weeks.