Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence and her “Hunger Games” director Francis Lawrence are reteaming on “The Dive,” which is being produced by James Cameron, TheWrap has learned.
Representatives for Jennifer Lawrence and Francis Lawrence did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
“The Dive” tells the tragic true story of freedivers Francisco “Pipin” Ferraras and his wife Audrey Mestre, who competed to travel as deep as possible underwater on a single breath of air.
Lawrence will play Mestre, who died during an attempt to beat her own world record of 557.7 feet. Ferraras paid tribute to his late wife by diving to the same depth in an attempt that was filmed by Cameron.
Cameron is producing with his Lightstorm Entertainment partner Rae Sanchini as well as Barry Josephson. Dana Stevens (“Safe Haven”) wrote the most recent draft of the script, according to an individual familiar with the project.
Jennifer has become a familar face on the Fox lot, as she’s preparing to star in David O. Russell‘s “Joy” as well as Bryan Singer‘s “X-Men: Apocalypse,” in which she’ll return as Mystique.
Francis previously worked with Fox on “Water for Elephants.” He also directed “I Am Legend” and “Constantine” for Warner Bros.
CAA and attorney Gretchen Rush represent both Lawrences, while the director is also repped by 3 Arts Entertainment.
Stevens created the CBS series “Reckless” and previously wrote “Blink,” “City of Angels” and “For the Love of the Game.” She’s represented by WME.
The Evolution of Jennifer Lawrence: From 'Monk' to 'Mother' (Photos)
Jennifer Lawrence's small-screen debut was this MTV "My Super Sweet 16" promo.
The future Oscar winner also had a hilarious stint on a 2006 episode of "Monk" as a mascot.
Lawrence at a 2008 Summer TCA Tour party with Bill Engvall, her TV dad on "The Bill Engvall Show."
The actress stuns in a blue gown at the 2008 Venice Film Festival premiere of "The Burning Plain."
And again in silver at the closing ceremony at the Venice Film Festival.
Jennifer opted for dark lips and an updo for "The Burning Plain" L.A. premiere (pictured with co-star Charlize Theron).
An 18-year-old Lawrence in "The Poker House."
The actress looks beautiful at a 2010 screening of "Winter's Bone," the first film to earn her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
J-Law's asymmetrical Louis Vuitton gown is positively perfect.
Lawrence looks out into a sea of photogs a the 2011 Palm Springs International Film Festival.
This simple -- but stunning -- red Calvin Klein gown landed Lawrence on plenty of Best Dressed lists.
Jennifer starred as Sam in 2011's "Like Crazy."
She played a seductive Raven (Mystique) in "X-Men: First Class."
Lawrence and her hunky "Hunger Games" co-star Liam Hemsworth attend the 2012 People's Choice Awards.
Is it just us or does Ms. Lawrence bear a striking resemblance to an Emmy?
The "Hunger Games" starlet rocked this uber-metallic Prabal Gurung gown at the film's premiere.
These "Hunger Games" co-stars look like they're having a ball at the red carpet premiere (Lawrence pictured with Josh Hutcherson).
Jennifer Lawrence in the 2010 horror-flick "House at the End of the Street."
Lawrence took the Oscar home for her role in 2012's "Silver Linings Playbook."
Lawrence in a multi-hued gown at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival for a "Silver Linings Playbook" screening.
Jennifer stands with "Silver Linings Playbook" director David O. Russell at the New York premiere.
The actress dazzled at the 2013 People's Choice Awards.
... And took home the award for Best Actress in an Action Movie for "The Hunger Games."
She donned a red gown for the red carpet at the 2013 Golden Globes.
Surprise, surprise. Lawrence took home the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actress in a Leading Role at the 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards for "Silver Linings Playbook."
Lawrence attends the 2013 British Academy Film Awards.
Another gown, another award. Lawrence won the Oscar for the Best Actress in "Silver Linings Playbook" in this Dior Couture gown.
The epic fall that won Jennifer the heart's of everyone watching.
Lawrence ditched her bridal Dior gown for this stunning, sleek Calvin Klein number.
J-Law is a drop-dead gorgeous diva fresh off her Oscar win at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2013.
Katniss Everdeen and Gale Hawthorne laugh it up at the U.K. "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" in 2013.
Dior dressed the "Catching Fire" star in this gorgeous geometric, bejeweled gown.
Lawrence again in Dior at the Germany premiere of "Catching Fire."
The co-stars dazzle in Dior and Elie Saab, respectively.
Lawrence unleashed her crazy as a con artist’s histrionic wife in the critically acclaimed 2013 drama “American Hustle."
Lawrence once again embodied the complicated villainess Mystique in 2014's “X-Men: Days of Future Past.”
Following the trend of Dior gowns, the actress donned this champagne look for the LA premiere of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1."
The actress re-teamed with "Silver Linings" co-star Bradley Cooper in "Serena," which got a limited release in February 2015.
As the face of Panem's revolution, Lawrence posed in red armor for 2015's "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2" promo.
The star looked stunning in a wine gown from Dior at the premiere of the final film in "The Hunger Games" franchise.
Lawrence reteamed with Bradley Cooper in David O. Russell's 2015 comic drama "Joy," the story of a woman who rises to become the matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty.
J-Law stars alongside Chris Pratt in the sci-fi drama "Passengers," released in theaters Dec., 2016
Later in 2016, Lawrence was the subject of four special Vogue covers for the magazine's Sep. issues.
After the white supremacist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, J-Law calls out demonstrators on her Facebook page.
Lawrence's "Mother!," written and directed by Darrem Aronofsky, hits theaters Sep. 15, 2016
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A look back at the Oscar-winning actress’ rise to Hollywood stardom
Jennifer Lawrence's small-screen debut was this MTV "My Super Sweet 16" promo.
