Chinese director Wang Xiaoshuai confirmed Monday that renowned French actress Sophie Marceau will act in his new film, M1905.com reports.

Sophie Marceau (L) and Wang Xiaoshuai (R) [CRI]

Wang said a cooperation contract between Chinese and French investors has been signed. But the director didn't mention the movie's name, only saying it will be a story he has reserved for nearly two decades.

Wang says he will discuss the movie with Marceau during the upcoming Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.

When Marceau attended the China premiere of her film "Female Agents" in April 2009, she told Chinese media that she was looking forward to working with Wang Xiaoshuai and called him her favorite Chinese director.

Wang's film "Chongqing Blues" is in competition for the top Golden Palm award at the Cannes Film Festival, which will open this Wednesday.