Is there a Catherine Zeta-Jones Susan Boyle biopic in the works? Rumors about Catherine Zeta-Jones as Susan Boyle in a movie have been rampant, but her publicist says it’s not going to happen.

Ever since Susan Boyle appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, her name has been in the news daily – and buzz about Catherine Zeta-Jones playing her in a movie based on her life is the latest gossip.

Apparently, Catherine Zeta-Jones asked about film rights to Susan Boyle’s story… and director James Cameron had expressed interest in helming the film. This sounds totally made up, no?

While a spokesman for Susan Boyle declined to comment, Catherine Zeta-Jones’ publicist said there are no plans for Zeta-Jones to take on the role.

Sexiest Man Alive Hugh Jackman has decided to bail on Steven Soderbergh’s latest project, “Cleo,” co-starrring Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Hugh Jackman cites scheduling conflicts for dropping out of “Cleo,” which is a retelling of the story of Cleopatra and Marc Antony. Oh – and it’s a musical too.

Steven Soderbergh’s next directing project is certainly… well, interesting. Soderbergh is planning to take on a 3-D live-action rock ’n’ roll musical about Cleopatra.

Catherine Zeta-Jones may play the role of Cleopatra, while Hugh Jackman is rumored to be cast as Marc Antony. Read the rest of this entry »