Natalie Portman wanted for Wachowskis' 'Jupiter Ascending'

Natalie Portman is being pursued to star in Jupiter Ascending.

The Wachowskis want the Thor actress to appear in their upcoming science fiction movie, reports the Los Angeles Times.

Lana Wachowski and Andy Wachowski are due to begin work on Jupiter Ascending once they have finished work on their highly-anticipated Cloud Atlas.

This would likely be Oscar winner Portman's first acting role since the birth of her son in mid-June 2011.

Jupiter Ascending would united the actress with the filmmakers, who she previously collaborated with on V For Vendetta.

Cloud Atlas features an all-star cast including Tom Hanks, Hugo Weaving, Susan Sarandon, Halle Berry and Jim Broadbent.

Shooting is expected to begin on Warner Bros' Jupiter Ascending in autumn 2012.

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