Jessica Chastain Reportedly Wanted To Play Jane In Warner Bros.' TARZAN Movie

Oscar nominated actress Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty) is reportedly the top choice to play Jane Porter in director David Yates' Tarzan film, which may star Alexander Skarsgard and Samuel L. Jackson.

By PaulRom - Mar 06, 2013 07:03 AM EST

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It's been a while since there has been an update on Warner Bros.' upcoming reimagining of Tarzan, which will be directed by David Yates (Harry Potter). Last we heard, True Blood's Alexander Skarsgard was the frontrunner to play the titular character, while The Avengers' Samuel L. Jackson was being considered for the role of ex-mercenary George Washington Williams. However, neither actor has been officially confirmed for the film. Now, we may have our first candidate for the role of Jane Porter, Tarzan's love interest. According to NY Post, Jessica Chastain (who was recently nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her critically acclaimed performance in Zero Dark Thirty) is said to be the top choice to play the character. No other mention is made of other potential candidates, but stay tuned to CBM for more news as we have it. Do you think Chastain would be a good choice to play Jane Porter? Below is a plot synopsis for Tarzan.

John Clayton III [is] known around the world as the famous "ape man" Tarzan. Years after he's re-assimilated into society, he's asked by Queen Victoria to investigate the goings-on in the Congo. Tarzan teams with an ex-mercenary named George Washington Williams to save the Congo from a fierce warlord who controls a massive diamond mine.

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23 Comments

Hellsing - 3/6/2013, 7:55 AM

Chastain is one fine red head, she's just hot and also a great actress.

Hellsing - 3/6/2013, 8:10 AM

Go watch Lawless if you want to see Chastain in all her glory.

ToTheManInTheColdSweat - 3/6/2013, 8:17 AM

shoulda been black widow, damn [frick]ing shame.

Gmoney84 - 3/6/2013, 8:35 AM

She is so fine. She gonna be my girlfriend!

EarOne - 3/6/2013, 8:45 AM

hopefully we'll see something we haven't seen before in a tarzan movie.

Anton - 3/6/2013, 8:50 AM

Isn't she kinda old for this role already? It'a shame that she got famous so late. :(

Loooove her acting abilities and appearance though, one of the greatest actresses of our time.

CouchTater - 3/6/2013, 8:59 AM

Someday maybe we'll get a faithful Tarzan movie. I don't think this will be it however. Out of all the great ERB books why Hollywood can't adapt one of those is a mystery to me. I'm not as concerned about the casting of Jane as I am that of Tarzan. We don't need a blonde Tarzan. He needs to be tall tan muscular with jet black hair. Joe Manganiello would be a good choice but perhaps a bit too old for possible sequels.Ideally this should be R rated but I'm sure it will be PG13. The inclusion of Samuel Jackson concerns me as well I love him in certain roles but he can be over the top sometimes.

AsianVersionOfET - 3/6/2013, 9:30 AM

Here's what I want;
Director- David Fincher
Writer- Steven Zaillian
Tarzan- Tom Hardy
Jane- Jennifer Connelly
Villain- Gary Oldman

Yeah I know, just think about it.

marvel72 - 3/6/2013, 9:54 AM

she's in f*ckin everything.

Wolven87 - 3/6/2013, 10:11 AM

@freakingintelligent Great success. Hi Five!

Wolven87 - 3/6/2013, 10:13 AM

@marvel72 no. jj abrahms is in everything.

ParisSun - 3/6/2013, 10:20 AM

Samuel L Jackson, Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman; the only three black men in Hollywood.

ParisSun - 3/6/2013, 10:22 AM

There hasn't been a great Tarzan since Johnny Weissmuller. I'll pass.

PsyGuy - 3/6/2013, 10:22 AM

That'd be amazing!!!

She also needs a CBM role. C'mon!

Rowsdower - 3/6/2013, 10:41 AM

Greystoke kicked ass.

THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 3/6/2013, 12:14 PM

Perfect choice

Optimus83 - 3/6/2013, 1:03 PM

Cool. ...Jessica Chastain

AlexDeLarge87 - 3/6/2013, 3:39 PM

I like everyone of those actors but Skarsgård doesnt really feel right as Tarzan.
I Henry Cavill is free i would go with him. He would be a real beast.

Joe Manganiello or Daniel Cudmore could be pretty badass too. Or Hugh Jackman.

FredLL1950 - 3/6/2013, 5:09 PM

@ParisSun "Samuel L Jackson, Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman; the only three black men in Hollywood." You've never heard of Will Smith?

AsianVersionOfET - 3/6/2013, 5:47 PM

@earzmundo, wait, what...?

TheSoulEater - 3/6/2013, 6:28 PM

yum?

AUSSYACE - 3/8/2013, 11:37 PM

Jessica Chastain Reportedly Wanted To Play Jane In Warner Bros.' TARZAN Movie

Oscar nominated actress Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty) is reportedly the top choice to play Jane Porter in director David Yates' Tarzan film, which may star Alexander Skarsgard and Samuel L. Jackson.

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