We’ve been keeping you posted on all the news surrounding Transcendence starring Johnny Depp, Paul Bettany, Kate Mara (American Horror Story) and Rebecca Hall (Iron Man 3).  It’s a very hush hush project, with cinematographer Wally Pfister (Inception) making his directorial debut, and Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas and Aaron Ryder set to produce.

Now Morgan Freeman (Oblivion) has joined the mix according to THR and of course the role is a complete mystery. Here’s their comment on the plot to shine a sliver more light, though not much more.

Plot details have been closely guarded, but the film is described as in the vein of 2001: A Space Odyssey and Inception. Depp stars as a man who creates a computer program that develops an awareness.

We’ll keep you posted on the latest for Transcendence starring Johnny Depp, Morgan Freeman, Paul Bettany, Rebecca Hall and Kate Mara which is slated to hit theaters April 25, 2014.