Zooey Deschanel and Domhnall Gleeson are in talks to join Working Title Films' time-travel dramedy, About Time. Richard Curtis is directing from his own script.

The film will follow a young man who comes from a family of time-travelers. When Tim learns of his unique gift from his father, he uses his newfound abilities to change situations for the better. Domhnall Gleeson will portray the young man with Zooey Deschanel playing his love interest, Mary.

The actor is best known for his role in both parts of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Zooey Deschanel, who is currently on hiatus from New Girl, most recently starred in Your Highness and Our Idiot Brother.

Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner are producing for Working Title Films.

This project is still in development.