According to reports, Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz ("The Constant Gardener") is in negotiations with Disney to co-star in the new fantasy feature "Oz: The Great And Powerful", based on the public domain works of author L. Frank Baum, to be directed by Sam Raimi ("Spider-Man").
Cast confirmed to date includes James Franco ("Spider-Man") and Mila Kunis ("Black Swan").
Weisz will play 'Evanora', the mean witch sister of 'Theodora' (Kunis).
Screenplay for "Oz: The Great And Powerful" is by Mitchell Kapner ("Romeo Must Die") and David Lindsay-Abaire ("Rabbit Hole") for producer Joe Roth.