Emily Blunt is set to star in the film adaptation of "The Girl on the Train," based on the bestselling book by Paula Hawkins.

The 32-year-old British actress will play the role of a woman who believes she's witnessed a crime in a house as she's looking out her train window, according to Time.

Hawkins' novel, which hit store shelves last winter, has been compared to "Gone Girl." Although Hawkins felt honored by the comparison, she says the inspiration for the story came from one of her favorite filmmakers.

"It's flattering to be compared to 'Gone Girl' because I think 'Gone Girl' is a great book. I actually think that atmosphere of the book is closer to Hitchcock," she said. "But I suppose both books have a very flawed female protagonist at their heart and are women who maybe are not what they seem."

In addition to Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson and Haley Bennett have also signed on to star in the film, while Jared Leto, Justin Theroux and Chris Evans are in talks to join, according to Variety.

Tate Taylor will direct the drama with a script penned by Cressida Wilson. The film will be produced by Marc Platt, and Jared LeBoff of Marc Platt Prods. will take on the executive producer position.

"The Girl on the Train" is scheduled for release in theaters on Oct. 7, 2016. Other movie releases set for this date include Warner Bros.' "The Accountant," Universal's "Monster High" and Fox's "Gambit."

Blunt is currently starring in the Denis Villeneuve-directed "Sicario" in the role of an FBI agent fighting a Mexican drug cartel. This film was released to theaters on Oct. 2. The remainder of the cast includes Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro and Jon Bernthal. Blunt can also be seen in the upcoming film "The Huntsman."

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