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According to the New York Daily News, the Lost in Translation star "verbally agreed" to take the lead role in the 3D sci-fi project.
Robert Downey Jr is also attached to the movie, which is being directed by Children of Men helmer Alfonso Cuaron.
Johansson is further rumoured to be starring in forthcoming feature Office Paranormal with Nicolas Cage and Mickey Rourke.
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