Scarlett Johansson to play Psycho star
2012-03-02 22:16
Los Angeles - Scarlett Johansson has been cast as screen icon Janet Leigh in
The Making of Psycho.
The Avengers actress will star alongside James D'Arcy, Anthony Hopkins and Dame Helen Mirren in the project, which is being helmed by
Anvil! director Sacha Gervasi.
The movie follows Alfred Hitchcock's struggle to get the
classic 1960 horror film - renowned for its terrifying shower scene - made for just £800 000 when the genre was frowned upon by many Hollywood executives.
Continuous pranks Many legends exist around the production of the three-minute shower scene, including Hitchcock's use of ice cold water to make Janet's screams more realistic and continuous pranks on her to keep her adrenaline high.
Upon its release it was nominated for four Oscars.
According to Variety, those behind the film are hoping it will end up with the same level of success and awards nominations as Michelle Williams gained for
My Week with Marilyn.
Scarlett will next be seen as Black Widow in Marvel ensemble movie
The Avengers, to be released on 26 April in South Africa.