Charlize Theron will be in Universal Pictures’ Need to Know, based on the novel by Karen Cleveland, reports Deadline.

The thriller is about a wife and mother working as a CIA analyst who makes a shocking discovery that threatens her job, family, and ultimately her life. The role is the latest in an uptick of female protagonist-driven films, according to Deadline.

The author, Karen, actually worked as a CIA analyst and her book made a big wave last week, immediately drawing the attention of several movie studios.

Congrats on your new gig, Charlize!