One of the most popular crime novel series is to be made into a movie, and possibly an on-going franchise. It has been announced that Angelina Jolie will play the part of Kay Scarpetta in a movie adaptation of the best selling Patricia Cornwell series.

Angelina Jolie has landed a role in another suspense thriller – as a crime-solving medical examiner in a new film based on Patricia Cornwell’s best-selling novels.

Jolie has signed on to play the title character from Cornwell’s 16-novel series about forensic examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta – a woman with a messy love life who solves crime and loves the opera.

According to Variety, the film will not focus on a specific Cornwell title. But insiders say the deal could mean the start of a new franchise for the actress – who had her last series success with ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider’.

The thriller is the latest in a string of crime-fighting characters for Jolie, who’s starred in action films including ‘Wanted’, ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ and ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’.

Studio bosses have yet to line up a screenwriter or director for the new film.

via BreakingNews.ie