British actress Emma Mackey ("Barbie," "Sex Education") has landed the female lead opposite Glen Powell in J.J. Abrams' forthcoming, untitled Warner Bros. movie. Details about both Mackey's role and the project in general are being kept under wraps.

The pair join the already-cast Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega on the project Abrams planning to start shooting in the UK next Spring.

Sex Education’ star Emma Mackey has joined JJ Abrams’ upcoming feature film, alongside Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega

Emma Mackey is set to star opposite Glen Powell in J.J. Abrams’ upcoming untitled feature at Warner Bros. The British actress, best known for her work in the Netflix series Sex Education, will join Powell and Jenna Ortega in what is described as being a trifecta of leads.

Emma Mackey, known for her roles in Sex Education, Barbie and Emily, will be working with JJ Abrams next. According to reports, Emma Mackey will feature in the movie alongside Twisters star Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega of Wednesday fame.

Mackey’s career has been on a sharp rise, recently earning acclaim for her performance as Emily Brontë in Emily.

Emma Mackey is reportedly set to join Glen Powell in J.J. Abrams' mystery movie. The 'Sex Education' and 'Barbie' actress, 28, is said to have been lined up for one of the leading roles in the 'Star Wars' director's top-secret flick, according to The ...

Emma Mackey is getting put in a mystery box. The “Sex Education” and “Barbie” breakout is joining Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega in lead roles in J.J. Abrams’ upcoming Warner Bros. feature, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

In the can is Hot Milk, an indie from Film4 and HanWay Films that also stars Fiona Shaw andVicky Krieps. She also has on deck 20th Century Studios all-star comedy Ella McCay, w ritten and directed by Jim Brooks.