Sherlock star Martin Freeman is going to lead the cast of zombie movie Cargo.

Directors Yolanda Ramke and Ben Howling are adapting their own 2013 short film into a new feature film.

Freeman will play a father who is stranded in Australia in the aftermath of a violent pandemic, Empire reports.

His character is desperately seeking a home for his most previous cargo – his infant daughter. Unfortunately, he’s been bitten by his zombie wife.

Producer Kristina Ceyton (The Babadook) commented: “Martin Freeman is a singular talent who will add such depth and emotional sophistication to the role, and we know will make this story come alive in an unexpected and deeply moving way.”

Watch the original short film…

Freeman is currently shooting the fourth season of Sherlock in Cardiff.

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Cargo is expected to begin filming in Australia this autumn.

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