Cumberbatch and Chastain join cast of 'Crimson Peak'

Both Benedict Cumberbatch and Jessica Chastain have been announced as joining the cast of Guillermo del Toro's forthcoming gothic horror movie, 'Crimson Peak.'

The 'Sherlock' star and Oscar-nominated actress join Emma Stone and Charlie Hunnam in the Legendary Pictures production which will be del Toro's follow-up to 'Pacific Rim.'

Written by del Toro with Matthew Robbins and Lucinda Coxon: the film is a ghost story described by the director as  "…a very set-oriented, classical but at the same time modern take on the ghost story. It will allow me to play with the conventions of the genre I know and love, and at the same time subvert the old rules.”

The finer plot details and character names have yet to be revealed.

'Crimson Peak' begins production in February, next year. 'Pacific Rim' is released on July 12th.