"Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Pride and Prejudice" gal Keira Knightley will star in "Silk", based on the book by Alessandro Baricco, says KeiraWeb.
Set in 19th Century France, the film will tell of a married silkworm smuggler, Herve Joncour who travels to Japan to collect his clandestine cargo. While there he spots a beautiful European woman, the mistress of a local baron, and they fall in love. When Herve's wife begins to suspect something is up, a black cloud starts to mask the unrequited love.
Michael Pitt is tipped to play the husband character. The film, to be directed by Francois Girard ["The Red Violin"], will be before the cameras next Spring.
