Gwyneth Paltrow is set to embrace the golden age of Hollywood in her next movie - the star has reportedly signed up to play screen legend Marlene Dietrich.
The Iron Man star has been linked to the lead role in a BBC drama based on the life of the German actress, who died in 1992.
Dietrich's personal life was just as colourful as her high profile film roles - she was bisexual and allegedly battled a dependency on drink and drugs throughout her career.
She was also rumoured have enjoyed a string of love affairs with stars including Frank Sinatra, Yul Brynner and John Wayne.
Scriptwriter Andrew Davies has based the film on a 1992 biography of Dietrich by the actress' daughter Maria Riva.
Paltrow hasn't appeared on the big screen since starring alongside Joaquin Phoenix in Two Lovers back in 2008.
But she is back this summer as she reprises the role of Pepper Potts in Iron Man 2 alongside Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke and Sam Rockwell.
She is currently filming The Danish Girl with Nicole Kidman.
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