If you were betting Taylor Swift would never appear in a film alongside Meryl Streep, today is not your day.

The singer, who has recently been dabbling in acting, has joined the cast of the Weinstein Company's upcoming production of The Giver, which is set to star Meryl Streep, Jeff Bridges, Brenton Thwaites and Katie Holmes.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film is expected to start shooting Oct. 7 in Cape Town, South Africa. It is due in theaters Aug. 15, 2014.

This latest news follows rumors that Swift may also be appearing the Samuel L. Jackson-starring Secret Service film, which may also include the likes of Adele, David Beckham and others.