Natalie Portman to Star in Darren Aronofsky's 'Swan Song'
First movie she has made with the "Wrestler" director.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Natalie Portman's next new movie will find her donning pointe shoes as she competes against a most unusual ballet competitor.
"Swan Song," directed by Darren Aronofsky, stars Portman as an in-demand ballet dancer who competes with a rival dancer as they both lead up to a major performance. Yet it's unclear whether the rival is a human being, or a spirit from another world.
It is the first pairing for Portman and Aronofsky and described as a supernatural thriller with elements of "The Others."
If Aronofsky is successful in pitching the movie, "Swan" could start filming later this year.
Though the movie is far from a done deal, with two years of history behind it, "Swan" has built up momentum. Already it has found a home at Universal Studios, which has given the project a much needed boost after bringing in Protozoa Pictures Mark Heyman to rewrite John McLaughlin's original script.
In the meantime, Aronofsky has his hands full. He is currently developing a "RoboCop" reboot at MGM.
