Vin Diesel to become new Terminator?

Schwarzenegger / 'Terminator 3'

Vin Diesel is reportedly in talks with producers to sign up as the lead character in the new Terminator movie.

If the xXx actor agrees to the part he would resurrect the titular character, a robot assassin that was portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the first three films.

Diesel has already reportedly signed up to return to his role of racer Dominic Torretto in The Fast and the Furious 4 this year.

Meanwhile O.C. executive producer McG has been linked to directing Terminator 4.

The fourth instalment of the saga is due for release in 2009.