Looks like Scarlett Johansson’s, 22, next film role will be to take on Mary, Queen of Scots. The “historical film epic” will be filled with “battle political enemies, scheming allies, and affairs of the heart in her quest to reunite the warring tribes of her native Scotland,” says the film’s producers. The movie is set to be directed by James Curran who also directed “The Painted Veil”.

Geez, I watched about 5 minutes of “The Painted Veil” in utter confusion on the plane last week. It was another historical piece and boring as hell. Thankfully the audio went to junk and they pulled it. Sadly, I’m concerned this film could likely just be reheated leftovers from the same mind. I’m sure Johansson won’t have any trouble with a serious role as she’s handled those well so far (”Lost In Translation”, “The Girl With a Pearl Earring”), but I’d like to see her in something funny as a change of pace.

In case you’re wondering about Mary, Queen of Scots, according to Wiki:

Mary, a Roman Catholic, ruled Scotland from 1542 to 1567, but her designs on the throne of England — ruled by her Protestant cousin, Queen Elizabeth I — led to her downfall and beheading at the age of 44.

Source: Y! News