In November 2016, Variety reported that Sony was in negotiations with Fede Álvarez to direct the film, with Eli Bush as an additional producer.[6] In March 2017, it was announced that the film would feature an entirely new cast, with production set to begin in September 2017.[7] In May 2017, it was reported that Claire Foy was the frontrunner to play Salander, and, in September 2017, Foy was officially cast in the film.[8][9] Sylvia Hoeks joined the cast in October 2017.[10] The rest of the cast was announced over the next five months.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17]