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Amber Heard wins 'Rum Diary' role

Published Thursday, Feb 5 2009, 17:32 GMT | By Simon Reynolds
Amber Heard wins 'Rum Diary' role

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Amber Heard will star opposite Johnny Depp in Hunter S. Thompson adaptation The Rum Diary.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Pineapple Express actress will portray Chenault, the girlfriend of a journalist Depp's character Paul Kemp becomes involved with after starting work at a run-down newspaper in Puerto Rico.

The role had been much sought-after in Hollywood, with Scarlett Johansson and Keira Knightley reportedly expressing an interest. However, several actresses voiced reservations due to the amount of nudity the role requires.

Withnail & I's Bruce Robinson will direct the film from his own script.

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