Baron Cohen and Kingsley are close to signing on Scorsese's upcoming kid-themed film, "The Invention of Hugo Cabret." Based on Brian Selznick's childrens book, about the 12-year old title character, an orphan who lives in the walls of a Paris train station in 1930. Baron Cohen will play the role of the station inspector. Kingsley will play George Melies, the famous silent filmmaker who plays a pivotal role in the film.

It has also been reported that Asa Butterfield (The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas) will play the titled character, while Chloe Moretz (Kick-Ass) has landed the role of Isabelle.