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Scarlett to play Mary, Queen of Scots

Published Thursday, Sep 28 2006, 10:54 BST | By Ben Rawson-Jones
Scarlett Johansson is reportedly joining forces with Cracker writer Jimmy McGovern to play the title role in Mary, Queen of Scots.

The film will portray the conflict between Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth I and is expected to have a budget of roughly $30 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

McGovern's screenplay will be co-produced by Melanie Johansson, who functions as both mother and manager to the Lost in Translation actress. There is currently no director attached to the project, with the budget believed to be in the $25 million-$30 million range.

The battle between the two monarchs was previously filmed in 1971 under the same title, with Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson portraying Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth I respectively. It was nominated for five Academy Awards.

McGovern's previous forays into the film world include the acclaimed 1994 drama Priest. He has written a new episode of the ITV show Cracker, which is due to air this Sunday.

Shooting on Mary, Queen of Scots is scheduled for late summer 2007.

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