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Weisz to play Jacqueline Kennedy

Weisz - Film will be directed by fiancé, Darren Aronofsky
Weisz - Film will be directed by fiancé, Darren Aronofsky

Oscar winner Rachel Weisz is to play late American First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in a new film about the days following the assassination of President John F Kennedy.

The Hollywood Reporter says that 'Jackie' will be directed and produced by Weisz's fiancé, Darren Aronofsky ('The Wrestler', 'Requiem for a Dream').

The film chronicles the four days between the assassination of President John F Kennedy and his funeral.

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