A remake that's been talked about for some time now is finally being developed -- and it comes with a big surprise.

It was announced on Thursday that Beyonce Knowles has officially been cast in A Star is Born, a film that has already been made a number of times before. (Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson starred in the 1976 version.)

Although it had been rumored that Russell Crowe would star opposite the singer, no male lead has been announced at this point.

So what's the big shocker? The man chosen to be at the helm. Deadline.com reports Academy Award winner Clint Eastwood will both produce and direct the project.

Filming on the movie iis expected to being in the fall.