At a time when Angelina Jolie is probably looking forward to ditching the baby weight, she has reportedly been told to bulk up for a role in a sequel to The Thomas Crown Affair.

The actress is said to be first choice for the part but producers are keen to ensure she is up to working on such a physically demanding project.

"Ideally they want Angelina to put on 2 stone for the role," a source tells The Daily Mirror.

"It is going to be very physically demanding, which is why they want her to carry the extra weight."

"She was also slated for being too skinny to portray an action woman, and for Thomas Crown they want a convincing female lead."

Movie bosses are also reportedly desperate to avoid her fainting on set as she allegedly did while filming the assassin thriller, Wanted.