Rachel McAdams to play lesbian lover in Rachel Weisz film

Rachel McAdams is poised to play Rachel Weisz's lesbian lover in the film adaptation of "Disobedience."

Adapted from the Naomi Alderman novel, the story follows a woman (Weisz) who returns to her Orthodox Jewish home following the death of her estranged father. Upon her return she rekindles a repressed love for her best friend (McAdams) who is now married to her cousin.

Weisz will star and produce the film. Production is slated to begin next year.

The news was first reported by Variety.