British actress lands role opposite Chris Pine.
Keira Knightley has entered into negotiations for the female lead in Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Jack Ryan’ reboot, according to sources for THR.
The David Koepp-penned film stars Chris Pine as ex-Marine and Moscow-based financial analyst Jack Ryan, who uncovers a plot by his employer (Branagh) to finance a terrorist attack designed to collapse the U.S. economy. Ryan must race against time to save America and his wife (Knightley). Kevin Costner is circling the role of Ryan’s mentor.
Branagh is believed to have auditioned a number of actresses for the role of Ryan’s wife — including Evangeline Lilly and Felicity Jones — before casting Knightley.