Radcliffe has been linked to the role of a "brilliant but inexperienced engineer" who oversees the bridge's construction following the death of his father.

The movie takes its cues from true events, chronicling the construction of New York City's iconic Brooklyn Bridge.

"Besieged by calamity, danger and doubt, his obsession to get the job done threatens his health and his family until he discovers an improbable ally in his charming and shrewd wife," THR adds.

According to the report, producers are currently working on announcing the other actors in the film, including the lead actress.

"Having Daniel's involvement is a massive coup for the film," said Goldcrest Films' Pascal Degove of Radcliffe's casting.

"Not only is he perfect for the role, but he's consistently proved himself to be one of the very few actors who is genuinely a massive draw for audiences of all ages."

Filming on Brooklyn Bridge begins in August. Beyond that film, Daniel has several projects in several stages of development, including the currently filming Frankenstein and the as-yet-unreleased Horns, based on Joe Hill's novel.