RUMOR: Naomi Watts in ANGELS & DEMONS
remember, he's getting big bucks for this) that they forget about the other roles. There's an unconfirmed rumor in the NY Post today (link seems down, originally found via Slash Film) that Naomi Watts has been cast as Vittoria Vetra in ANGELS & DEMONS, the prequel to the blockbuster hit THE DA VINCI CODE. Basically it's the new version of the Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou) character from the first film. This character is the new female sidekick, although having read the novel, there's a lot more romance between the two leads in this one. Previously we had heard that Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen was expected to land the part but this report would suggest that they have gone for experience and acting ability over looks. Not that Naomi Watts isn't good looking or anything, but she's not the model type. When I saw Da Vinci last year, I was surprised that a respected actress like Audrey Tautou took on such a lame part. Is Watts about to do the same thing, or will this character be written with a bit more life and personality?