Kathy Bates has signed on to re-team with her Titanic co-stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in the 1950s drama Revolutionary Road.

The film revolves around a suburban Connecticut couple whose relationship deteriorates into an endless cycle of squabbling, jealousy and recriminations. Winslet’s husband, Sam Mendes, will direct the DreamWorks project from an adaptation of Richard Yates’ acclaimed 1961 novel.

Bates will play Mrs. Givings, who sells the couple their home and introduces them to the town. David Harbour will play Shep Campbell, a neighbor. Michael Shannon will play the son of Bates’ character. And Zoe Kazan will play Maureen, secretary of DiCaprio’s character, with whom she embarks on an affair.

Shooting begins outside New York in June.

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