Renee Zellweger won an Oscar for Cold Mountain
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Actress Renee Zellweger is to play Beatrix Potter in a film about the author's life, according to reports.
The Oscar-winning star will take on the role of Potter in the film which will look at her life and her struggle in Victorian England.
Potter went on to write classic children's stories, such as The Tale Of Peter Rabbit.
Actor Ewan McGregor is also in talks to star in the film, Hollywood trade paper Variety said.
English role
It will be the first time Zellweger and McGregor have appeared in a film together since the romantic comedy Down With Love in 2003.
Filming on Miss Potter will begin in the UK next March with Babe director Chris Noonan at the helm.
Miss Potter will be a return to an English role for Zellweger, following her roles in Bridget Jones in Bridget Jones's Diary and its sequel The Edge Of Reason.
She will also act as executive producer on the film, Variety added.
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