Freida Pinto has landed a role in Woody Allen's new movie.
The actress may have made her acting debut in Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire but she has grabbed the eye of the maverick director and will star alongside Anthony Hopkins and Josh Brolin in the as yet untitled project.
The film will see Allen attempt to conquer London after his last three movies that were shot in the capital; Match Point, Scoop and Cassandra's Dream failed to live up to expectations.
Boyle's rags to riches story has taken audiences and critics by storm and has dominated the awards circuit in recent weeks.
The attention has propelled Pinto to fame as she graced a string of award red carpets. The film went on to win eight out of ten Oscars on Sunday night. including Best Picture.
But Allen is also basking in awards success after his latest picture Vicky Cristina Barcelona scooped Best Motion Picture Comedy/Musical at the Golden Globes and Penelope Cruz won best Supporting Actress at the Oscars.
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