JOHNNY Depp is looking for a new leading lady to star opposite him in the remake of The Thin Man, and a number of Hollywood stars are in the frame.
Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt and Rachel Weisz are among the British actresses in the running to portray screen wife Nora, but they face competition from US stars Emma Stone, Kristen Wiig and Amy Adams, reported Deadline.
Eva Green and Isla Fisher are also circling the coveted role in the forthcoming comedy.
Johnny Depp will play private detective-turned-socialite in the new big-screen adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's thriller.