It is being reported that Kate Bosworth will play the title role in Emily Young's feature adaptation of Paulo Coelho's best-seller "Veronika Decides to Die.”
Bosworth will play a woman who wakes up in a mental institution after a failed suicide attempt. She discovers that she has a weakened heart and only days to live. The film follows her recovery as she finds true love and a newfound will to survive.
"Veronika Decides to Die” was written for the screen by Larry Gross ("We Don't Live Here Anymore") and Roberta Hanley ("Woundings").
Kate Bosworth is currently co-starring with Sigourney Weaver in the drama "The Girl in the Park," which premiered Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival. Brazilian author Coelho's novel "Veronika" has sold more than 9 million copies. He is best known for his book "The Alchemist."