It’s a breakthrough day for women everywhere. EW.com has learned that Sony Pictures is completely re-imagining its long-gestating spy vehicle Edwin A. Salt, which, until now, had Tom Cruise attached to star. But rather than focusing on a male CIA officer who’s accused of being a Russian sleeper spy, the studio has decided to make its lead a woman — Edwina, if you will. And not just any woman: the studio is negotiating with Angelina Jolie to star. Philip Noyce (The Quiet American) is still attached to direct. No word on whether the script, by Kurt Wimmer (The Thomas Crown Affair), requires a complete rewrite, or if they just have to change the pronouns.
Aug 12
2008
12:22 AM ET
Angelina Jolie to step in for Tom Cruise?
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Wonderful ! Go Angie!
Angelina Jolie is hot carrying a gun . I loved Wanted and realize this is not an action flick but Angelina Jolie playing a spy . Cool!
Cant wait to see this movie.
I love Angelina Jolie’s movies – I will definitely watch this movie.
I love Angelina Jolie’s movies – I will definitely watch this movie.
Angelina Jolie is a good actrice,I love her performance in movies.
“It’s a breakthrough day for women everywhere” Is this supposed to be funny? Angelina Jolie hardly is a breakthrough for women ANYWHERE.
Angelina is the biggest self promoting, immoral, skank in the world. At least Tom can act. If she’s in this movie, I will not see it.
I CANT WAIT 4 THIS MOVIE.KEEP IT UP ANGELINA JOLIE,U STILL HAVE ENOUGH 2 GIVE 2 LIFE MY DEAR.
The change is great!! I don’t bother with the Tom Cruise movies anymore – since he’s not that great of an actor. Maybe he thinks he is, but he’s really not. Jolie and many, many others stand on the top of the list as much better performers.
Those who put down AJ really are funny. Like so many of us, she was wild in her younger days but she has become such an example to not only women but to anyone. Her love of children, her cheritable work are all great examples of humanity. Don’t disparage her if you can’t say to yourself that you have done something for someone other than yourself or your own family/friends recently. Who have you been a blessing to? I hope AJ gets this role. I wish her only the best.
And one more thing…PLEASE, don’t write personal comments about these actors when you don’t know them to say the least, but base your opinions on the tabloids; try thinking of them as the actors and actresses that they are in the movies. Sometimes you can read these personal comments from others and it only defines them as being so shallow.
Angelina Jolie is the sexiest ,hottest,and the worlds most beautifull actress/mother. and also an epitome of what a woman should be! I love everything about her and cant wait to see her in this movie.You go girl!
Can’t wait!
I totally agree with Sharon !
Never a fan of Angelina’s acting. She’s more a celebrity than an actor. Tom’s got his issues in terms of where his celebrity has taken him, but he’s a much better actor and a much better choice than Angelina. Shame to see they’ve gone down this road.
I don’t understand why there’s so much haterade for AJ. It’s called “growing up”, people. If you’re still doing in your 30′s the stuff you did in your teens and 20′s, maybe you are the one with the problem. Give credit where credit is due…Angie could act rings around Tom Cruise and has the awards to prove it.