Word comes from The Hollywood Reporter that Timothy Hutton has joined Roman Polanski’s The Ghost.

The upcoming film centers on a ghostwriter – played by Ewan McGregor – who is hired to complete the memoirs of a former British prime minister (Pierce Brosnan). However, he puts his life in jeopardy when he uncovers secrets.

Hutton will play the role of the prime minister’s American lawyer. James Belushi, Tom Wilkinson and Kim Catrall also star.

Shooting will begin this week.