Portman originally landed the lead role of Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, a new film based on Seth Grahame-Smith’s book which adds flesh-eating monsters to Austin’s period novel.
But the actress has quit the film – and Johansson is in talks to take over as Bennet, who continues her quest for love amid a deadly battle with bloodthirsty zombies, according to Britain’s Sunday Express.
A source tells the publication, “Natalie Portman was going to be playing the part but has left the project and now Scarlett is in talks.”
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Austen’s classic novel was previously revived in a 2005 version starring Keira Knightley, who won an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of the leading lady.
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