It is reported that Helen Mirren is in talks to star as a French chef in the film adaptation of Richard C Morais' book The Hundred-Foot Journey.
It tells the story of the rivalry between an Indian restaurant and a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in France.
Madame Mallory (the Mirren role) becomes a mentor to the young owner of the Indian restaurant, which is 100 feet away from her establishment.
Deadline reports that Lasse Hallstrom (Chocolat, The Cider House Rules) will direct the film, which is due to begin shooting in the autumn.
