The Golden Compass is the first film in a possible trilogy. According to Variety, Craig would play the role of Lord Asriel, a mysterious adventurer who is the uncle of Lyra Belacqua, a young woman who crosses into a parallel universe to save her best friend.
For Craig, the film will be another opportunity to work with French actress Eva Green. The two stars worked together in the 21st James Bond film, Casino Royale. Craig has also worked with Kidman in The Visiting, which will be released next year.
The three stars begin filming on September 4 in England. The Golden Compass is expected to be in theatres on November 16, 2007.