Weisz goes back to Egypt for Agora

She may have battled The Mummy for the last time but it seems Rachel Weisz is not done with the Land Of The Pharaohs just yet, having reportedly signed up to star in ancient Egyptian thriller Agora.

Weisz, whose other hits include Enemy At The Gates, About A Boy and The Constant Gardener, will be joined in the film by Syriana's Max Minghella, Variety says. Max is the son of Anthony Minghella, the writer/director behind The English Patient and The Talented Mr Ripley.

Agora is set in fourth century Roman-occupied Egypt. It follows astrologer Hypatia of Alexandria (Weisz) who strives to guard the wisdom of the ancient world. Minghella will play her slave Davus, who wrestles with his love for Weisz and his desire for freedom.

Chilean writer/director Alejandro Amenabar, who co-wrote the film with Mateo Gil, will be behind the camera. His previous English-language work includes The Others, which starred Nicole Kidman and former Dr Who Christopher Eccleston.

Shooting is slated to start on March 17th in Malta.

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