04/12/08 10:15 AM by Michael

Natalie Portman is set to star in a new big-screen version of 'Wuthering Heights' and will play Catherine Earnshaw in the movie adaptation of Emily Bronte's 1847 novel.

 

The film's director John Maybury had initially wanted a British actress to play Cathy, whose ill-fated relationship with Heathcliff is the basis for the story which is set on the Yorkshire moors but was finally convinced by Natalie that she would be perfect for the part.

 

The film's producer Robert Bernstein said, "Natalie is an extraordinary actress and is right for the role".

 

Lindsay Lohan and Keira Knightley were also up for the part and Maybury recently said, "I certainly wouldn't count Keira out but it's whether or not she wants to get back into period costume because she's been in a few period dramas and I don't count Lindsay Lohan out either. I really believe in the girl and she's coming out from the other side of her well-documented problems and she just needs to be treated seriously."

 

Colin Farrell is one of the favorites for the role of Heathcliff.

 

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