Clio Barnard, the BAFTA-nominated writer/director behind acclaimed British indie films such as “The Selfish Giant,” “Dark River” and “Ali & Ava,” has set a buzzy ensemble cast for her next feature.

“I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning,” based on the novel of the same name by Keiran Goddard (“Hourglass), will star Anthony Boyle, Joe Cole, Jay Lycurgo, Daryl McCormack and Lola Petticrew.

The cast also includes Millie Brady, Lucie Shorthouse and James Eeles.

Tony-winning Irish playwright, screenwriter and director Enda Walsh penned the screenplay for the film, which has now commenced principal photography on location in the U.K.

As per the synopsis, “I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning” follows “Five friends. Five lives. Countless hopes.”

Patrick, Shiv, Rian, Oli and Conor grew up together. They played together, skipped school together, and dreamt of everything they’d do with their lives. Now they’re thirty and those dreams haven...