Joel and Ethan Coen’s latest comedy “Burn After Reading” hasn’t even premiered yet, but the brothers are already working on their next project at full speed.  

According to Variety, the Coens have recruited Michael Stuhlbarg and Richard Kind to star in “A Serious Man,” which is currently described as a “period black comedy.”

The story of the flick is set in 1967 and follows Larry Gopnik, a professor whose life starts to break down when his wife plans to leave him and his incompetent brother refuses to move out.

Stuhlberg plays Larry, while Kind stars as his brother. The role of Larry’s wife remains to be cast.

Joel and Ethan Coen also wrote the script for “A Serious Men.” Their next film, “Burn After Reading,” will open this year’s Venice Film Festival Aug. 27, 2008.

Stuhlbarg hasn’t had that much experience on the screen so far, Variety reports. Kind is known best for his role as Paul Lassiter on “Spin City.”