Emma Watson will play a college graduate who's hired for a big job in an internet monopoly called The Circle
Los Angeles:
Emma Watson has signed on to play the lead in James Ponsoldt's The Circle, reports aceshowbiz.com.
According to entertainment and media news website TheWrap, Ms Watson will star opposite actor Tom Hanks in the movie which is based on Dave Eggers' novel of the same name.
The Harry Potter actress will play a college graduate who's hired for a big job in an internet monopoly called The Circle. The digital company links users' personal emails, social media, banking, and purchasing with their universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a new age of civility and transparency.
Mr Ponsoldt revealed that it was Ms Watson's intelligence which made her be very competent for the role.
"Emma Watson is one of my favourite actors, and her incredible talent, sensitivity, and deep intelligence will bring an electric energy to The Circle," the director said.
Previously, actress Alicia Vikander had been attached to star in the adaptation movie but she dropped out after deciding to take part in Bourne 5.
As for the Angels & Demons actor, his role has not been announced yet, but sources said that he will play a mysterious older man. Additionally, he will produce the movie alongside Mr Ponsoldt, Gary Goetzman and Anthony Bregman.
The Circle will be released in the US in 2016.
According to entertainment and media news website TheWrap, Ms Watson will star opposite actor Tom Hanks in the movie which is based on Dave Eggers' novel of the same name.
The Harry Potter actress will play a college graduate who's hired for a big job in an internet monopoly called The Circle. The digital company links users' personal emails, social media, banking, and purchasing with their universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a new age of civility and transparency.
Mr Ponsoldt revealed that it was Ms Watson's intelligence which made her be very competent for the role.
"Emma Watson is one of my favourite actors, and her incredible talent, sensitivity, and deep intelligence will bring an electric energy to The Circle," the director said.
Previously, actress Alicia Vikander had been attached to star in the adaptation movie but she dropped out after deciding to take part in Bourne 5.
As for the Angels & Demons actor, his role has not been announced yet, but sources said that he will play a mysterious older man. Additionally, he will produce the movie alongside Mr Ponsoldt, Gary Goetzman and Anthony Bregman.
The Circle will be released in the US in 2016.
