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Renee Zellweger is Set to Star in "Miss Potter"

Zellweger to Take on the Role of Beatrix Potter in Potter Biopic

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Sep 25, 2005 - Renee Zellweger will star in the Beatrix Potter biopic, "Miss Potter," and her "Down With Love" co-star Ewan McGregor may play Potter's publisher/love interest.

Oscar winner Zellweger will portray Potter, the author of such classic children's book as "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" and "The Tale of Benjamin Bunny." According to Variety, the Potter biopic will be a live action film with some animated portions.

"Babe" director Chris Noonan will helm "Miss Potter" from Richard Maltby Jr's script.

SOURCE: Variety

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