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Jolie, Fox vying for 'Barbarella' role?

Published Saturday, Aug 29 2009, 22:20 BST | By Anisa Kadri
Jolie, Fox vying for 'Barbarella' role?

Rex Features

Angelina Jolie and Megan Fox are reportedly both up for the part of the title character in a remake of1968 sci-fi classic Barbarella.

Jane Fonda originally played the mercenary of the future hunting the evil Durand-Durand, an iconic role that made her a worldwide sex symbol.

An insider said: "This will be the first time Angie and Megan have ever faced off for the same role.

"Whoever gets the part will become the absolute number one Hollywood sex symbol on the planet."

According to the Daily Star, the original producer Dino De Laurentiis has said that Jolie or Fox would ensure that the remake is a huge hit.

Jessica Alba was recently reported as the favourite for the role.

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