Sam Rockwell in talks to join Taika Waititi's 'Jojo Rabbit'

Oscar-winning actor Sam Rockwell is in negotiations to star alongside Scarlett Johansson in Taika Waititi's 'Jojo Rabbit'. The story revolves around Jojo, a young boy who longs to be part of the Hitler Youth and whose imaginary friend is Adolf Hitler. He discovers a Jewish girl living in his attic and, after initially trying to find ways to get rid of her, begins to see her as human.
According to a reports, Johansson is playing Jojo's mother, a woman who is secretly working for the resistance.Waititi is playing the imaginary Hitler. If things workout, Rockwell will play a Nazi captain who runs a Hitler Youth camp.
Waititi has penned the script and will produce alongside Carthew Neal and Chelsea Winstanley. The film is set to go on floors soon.