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Daniel Craig, Katherine Heigl confirmed for collaborative NASCAR and Soderbergh film

British actor Daniel Craig will lead "Knives Out" while Bond 25 remains in pre-production

NASCAR has confirmed Daniel Craig and Katherine Heigl to star in a collaborative feature film with "Ocean's Eleven" director Steven Soderbergh, marking his return to the film industry, despite announcing his retirement in 2013.

The film, titled "Logan Lucky", will also star Channing Tatum alongside Riley Keough, Adam Driver and Seth MacFarlane, with mark Johnson, Gregory Jacobs and Reid Carolin attached to produce. Zane Stoddard will executive produce for NASCAR.

The plot centers around two brothers who plan a heist during a NASCAR race on the Charlotte Motor Speedway with film's release tentatively scheduled for Fall 2017.

Pre-production filming is expected to begin this weekend at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600.