Jennifer Lawrence cast in murder mystery The Wives

Jennifer Lawrence is to star in and produce 'The Wives'.

The 33-year-old actress has boarded the cast of the murder mystery flick that has been acquired by Apple Original Films in what is described as a "highly competitive situation".

Plot details are yet to be revealed, but the film is said to be inspired by the 'Real Housewives' TV franchise that centres on the antics of well-to-do women in various locations across the United States.

Jennifer will produce alongside Justine Ciarrocchi for her Excellent Cadaver company with the pair also joined by Jeremy O. Harris and Josh Godfrey.

No director is on board at the moment, but the script has been written by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley.