'Girl' thing for Scarlett
Thesp joins Portman, Bana in historical pic
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Pic, based on Phillippa Gregory's historical novel, is being produced by Scott Rudin Prods., Ruby Films and BBC Films.
Story centers on two ferociously ambitious sisters, Mary and Anne Boleyn, who were rivals for the bed and heart of King Henry VIII. Portman and Johansson will star as the sisters, with Bana playing the King. Peter Morgan penned the adaptation.
Sony is distributing domestically, with Focus Features handling international distribution. Shooting starts this fall in London.
Johansson next stars in Woody Allen's "Scoop," out July 28, followed by "The Black Dahlia" on Sept. 15 and "The Prestige" Oct. 27. She just wrapped "The Nanny Diaries."
