Luna to make directorial debut

Mexican star Diego Luna is stepping behind the camera to make his directorial debut with a dramatic new movie.

The Y Tu Mama Tambien actor will take charge of Abel, which is being produced by John Malkovich's compay Mr. Mudd.

The film will unravel a family drama from the perspective of a young child, and will star Luna's Just Walking co-star Jose Maria Yazpik.

Malkovich and his partners have lined up almost £2 million in funding from private investors and the Mexican state of Aguascalientes, where the movie will be shot.

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