Ron Howard who is directing “Angels & Demons” has signed Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer as the female lead opposite Tom Hanks’ Robert Langdon character.

Ewan McGregor is considering a role in the movie as well. He’s in talks to join the thriller, which is based on the Dan Brown best-seller.

McGregor is interested in the role of a powerful Vatican insider who assists Langdon.

Any fan of the Brown books knows story centers on religious art scholar Robert Langdon (Hanks), who once again finds himself entangled with powerful forces with ancient roots: the Illuminati — the most powerful underground organization in history — and the Catholic Church. Zurer will play Vittoria Vetra, an Italian scientist who joins forces with Langdon.

Zurer came to the U.S. by HBO.  Her U.S. film credits include “Munich” and “Vantage Point.” She’s starring next in “Fugitive Pieces.”

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