Watts in talks for drama 'Jody Williams'

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Naomi Watts is in talks to head the cast of Universal's drama My Name Is Jody Williams, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The movie will be based on the life of Jody Williams, a teacher who quit her job to pursue a career in global activism. She was later honoured with the Nobel Peace Prize for championing the cause to get rid of land mines.

A controversial figure, Williams made the headlines when she called Bill Clinton a "weenie" for not putting his signature on a land mine ban.

Audrey Wells (Under The Tuscan Sun) will direct from her own screenplay.