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Rachel Weisz May Join Cast of ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful’

Walt Disney Pictures is in negotiations with actress Rachel Weisz for the Sam Raimi-directed “Oz: The Great and Powerful.” According to Deadline, the actress would play Evanora, the older and wicked sister of Theodora. The film is a prequel to “Wizard of Oz,” which revolves around the Oz’s arrival to a distant land and his encounters with the witches. Weisz was last seen in last year’s “The Whistleblower.” She has starred in several films including “The Lovely Bones,” “Definitely, Maybe,” “The Fountain,” and “The Mummy.” Other confirmed cast includes James Franco and Mila Kunis.

 

Sam Raimi eyes 'Wizard of Oz' prequel

Sources say ''Spider-Man'' director is in early talks with Disney to direct project ...

 

Sorting through the Wizard of Oz Spinoffs

Sorting through the Wizard of Oz Spinoffs

Hollywood seems to have gone "Wizard of Oz"-happy lately, with at least five movies inspired by the classic in development. Moviefone looks at the list and tells us what we can expect.

 

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