Eva Green signs up for a post-Bond project

Just a couple of days after Nicole Kidman was announced as the villain Mrs. Coulter in New Line's The Golden Compass, Eva Green has also come on board as the queen of witches. The project is the first installment of a potential trilogy based on Phillip Pullman's "His Dark Materials."

Green, who plays Vesper Lynd in the 21st James Bond movie Casino Royale, has signed a deal for one film, with an option for two more if the studio completes the trilogy - reports ComingSoon.

Green will play Serafina Pekula, the witch who guides Lyra Belacqua (to be played by newcomer Dakota Blue Richards) on her journey to a parallel universe.

Chris Weitz is directing his adaptation of the novel; filming begins Sept. 4 at Shepperton Studios in London. New Line has set a November 16, 2007 release date for the film, which is produced by Deborah Forte and Bill Carraro.

Thanks to `Pierce - Daniel` for the alert.

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