Woody Allen casts stars Colin Firth, Emma Stone in next movie The Amazing Spider-Man star Emma Stone is set to star in Woody Allen's next film, a comedy also starring Colin Firth. Picture: AP Photo/Joel Ryan Source: AP WOODY Allen is returning to France for his next film, and he's bringing Colin Firth and Emma Stone along as its stars. Producers Letty Aronson and Stephen Tenenbaum announced that Allen is set to start shooting his untitled new comedy this summer. This is the writer-director's second time filming in France after his biggest-ever hit, Midnight in Paris, and his eighth film set in Europe. Allen will reunite with the cinematographer, production designer and costume designer he worked with on some his previous European productions. Allen's latest movie, Blue Jasmine, is to be released in July. It stars Cate Blanchett and Alec Baldwin. The day's top showbiz news and headlines including "Kinky Boots" leads the Tony nominations, Willie Nelson turns 80, and "Downton Abbey" launches a clothing line. Bob Mezan reports.