Carey Mulligan in talks to star in `The Dig`

Los Angeles: Actress Carey Mulligan might join Ralph Fiennes in the upcoming Netflix drama "The Dig".

Mulligan will portray a widow who believes her land contains buried riches, and Fiennes will portray a local archaeologist, reports variety.com.

Simon Stone is directing the project.

Known for working in "Mudbound" and "Drive", Mulligan was also nominated for an Academy Award for "An Education".