Mila Kunis is in negotiations to star opposite Natalie Portman in Darren Aronofsky's upcoming thriller "Black Swan," according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Portman plays an experienced ballerina who's having a hard time dealing with a rival dancer (Kunis). As the story develops, however, Portman's character is not exactly sure whether what she sees and experiences is real.

The charming and talented Kunis will also soon be seen in Mike Judge's "Extract." Her recent big-screen appearances include "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Max Payne." Oh yeah, she'll also star in "The Book of Eli."

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Natalie Portman is attached to star in Darren Aronofsky's thriller "Black Swan," a project that has been brought back to life after being stuck in studio turnarounds.

John McLaughlin wrote the original script, which Mark Heyman rewrote. The Hollywood Reporter describes the project as "a supernatural thriller set in the world of New York City ballet."

Portman would be starring as an experienced ballerina who's having a hard time dealing with a rival dancer. As the story develops, however, Portman's character is not exactly sure whether what she sees and experiences is real.

Sounds intriguing enough to me. Aronofsky recently helmed "The Wrestler," which quickly turned into my favorite film of 2008.

As for Portman, she recently boarded David Gordon Green's upcoming comedy “Your Highness." The charming actress has several projects coming up, including "New York, I Love You," Jim Sheridan's "Brothers" and "Love & Other Impossible Pursuits."

Darren Aronofsky’s current flick “The Wrestler” is picking up praise everywhere it travels, but the director seems to have a lot of trouble developing his next film, “The Fighter.”

The project, about the special relationship between boxer Mickey Ward and his brother Dicky Ecklund, was originally scheduled to head into principal photography this year, but according to The Playlist, Aronofsky has been having both financial and casting problems.

In a recent interview, Aronofsky said Brad Pitt is no longer involved with the film. The actor was originally on board for the role of Ecklund but dropped out for unknown reasons. Mark Wahlberg, however, is still cast as Ward.

Why exactly Pitt left the project is an interesting question, especially because it’s not the first time he leaves an Aronofsky film. It happened before in 2002 with the helmer’s “The Fountain.”

To read The Playlist’s speculation on why Pitt may have left, click here.