Helen Mirren has joined the ensemble cast of what is likely to be a very unconventional adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Temptest is going to be directed by Julie Taymor (Titus, Across the Universe) who has turned the lead role in the play into a female part to be played by Mirren. In addition to Mirren, the cast includes Jeremy Irons, Djimon Hounsou, Russell Brand, Alfred Molina, Ben Wishaw and Felicity Jones.