Hanks, Berry, McAvoy offered 'Cloud' roles

A number of stars including Tom Hanks and Halle Berry have reportedly been offered parts in upcoming feature film Cloud Atlas.

Run Lola Run helmer Tom Tykwer is directing the picture, based on David Mitchell's novel of the same name.

Matrix directors Andy and Lana Wachowski are producing the project.

According to Production Weekly, James McAvoy, Ian McKellen and Natalie Portman have also been offered roles in the film, which features six central characters and spans thousands of years.