Angelina Jolie Eyeing Role in Ridley Scott's Thriller 'The Counselor'

April 11, 2012 02:26:37 GMT
The 'Salt' actress is in talks to tackle a minor role in Scott's upcoming narco-thriller just a few weeks after her partner Brad Pitt was said to have a discussion for another small part in the film.
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After her long-time partner expressed his interest to tackle a minor role in Ridley Scott's "", is reportedly also circling a part in the high-end thriller. Per Vulture, the "" actress is entering a negotiation to take a small role in the upcoming film.

Details of what character Jolie is eyeing to play are still unclear. It is possible for the A-lister to join Scott's project given that she will not begin filming her latest film, "", until late June or early July. Scott himself has scheduled a June start date for his new movie.

Just a few weeks ago, Twitch broke the news that Jolie's partner Pitt has booked an appointment with the veteran English filmmaker to in "Counselor". Words are, Pitt is eyeing a character named Westray, who is a business associate of the titular counselor. Pitt was initially put in the mix along with and to .

"The Counselor", which is described as " '' on steroids", follows a respected lawyer who thinks he can dip a toe in to the drug business without getting sucked down. It is a bad decision and he tries his best to survive it and get out of the de! sperate situation.

, who also worked with Scott in upcoming "", has been tapped to star as the male lead. Meanwhile, Pulitzer and Oscar winner Cormac McCarthy has written the original screenplay for the thriller.

This forthcoming movie still hasn't found a major studio to develop it. However, insiders revealed that 20th Century Fox is currently in active disscussions to distribute and possibly co-finance the film.

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