Charlize Theron In Talks To Play Marilyn Monroe

Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron is currently in talks to play the role of Marilyn Monroe.

Theron is the favourite to play the screen siren in Tom Hank�s film adaptation of Anthony Summer�s biographical novel, �Goddess�.

Hank�s production company, Playtone films, are hoping to bring the legend of Monroe to a new audience.

According to ContactMusic, Theron who is a huge Monroe fan once considered purchasing Monroe�s Beverley Hills home�but didn�t.

Will Theron be able to pull off this role??? I �m doubtful�she has made her name by playing dogs�what will happen if she tries to portray a goddess???