Naomi Watts in talks to play ‘Jody Williams’

Actress Naomi Watts is in talks to star in Audrey Wells’ upcoming Universal drama “My Name is Jody Williams.”

According to Variety, Wells also wrote the screenplay, which is based on a true story and focuses on Jody Williams, who received the Nobel Peace Prize for her involvement in an international campaign against land mines.

Williams is also known for calling former U.S. President Bill Clinton a "weenie" for not signing the land mine ban.

Wells made her directorial debut with 1999’s “Guinevere.” She most recently directed Diane Lane in “Under the Tuscan Sun.”

Watts recently starred in Michael Haneke’s English version of his “Funny Games” and David Cronenberg’s acclaimed “Eastern Promises.” Next up for her is Tom Tykwer’s “The International.”

Final word: Sound like an interesting project. I can easily picture Watts mastering this role without major difficulties.