(Image source from: Jessica Chastain in Marilyn Monroe biopic?})

Jessica Chastain is likely to play the role of legendary actress Marilyn Monroe. Chastain is in final stages of negotiation to sign a deal to play in a new biopic on Monroe titled 'Blonde'.

The new biopic will elaborately delve into Monroe’s life from the screen legend's point of view.

The movie will be based on a book on Monroe written by Joyce Carol Oates. The book had been nominated for Pulitzer prize.

Andrew Dominik will direct the project. Dominik would also be the Screenwriter for the project .

Brad Pitt’s Plan B and Worldview Entertainment will produce the movie. The film is expected to go on the floors from August.

(Picture Source: rouge18.com)

(AW: Pratima Tigga)