Chris Evans to star in drama about rescue of Ethiopian Jews

US actor Chris Evans

Chris Evans has signed on to star in a drama about the rescue and transport of Ethiopian Jews to Israel in 1981.

In "Red Sea Diving Resort," Evans will play a charming Israeli agent who assembles a ragtag team to help with the exodus on the ground, reports Deadline.

Variety adds that Haley Bennett, who starred in "The Girl on the Train," is also in talks to star alongside Evans.

The film was penned by Gideon Raff who will also direct.