Natalie Portman Offered ‘Gravity’ Lead

Last week Angelina Jolie declined the female lead in Alfonso Cuaron’s ‘Gravity’, and rumors started as to who would take the lead. Rachel Weisz, Blake Lively and Scarlett Johansson were all rumored for the role, but according to reports Natalie Portman has been offered the role. Portman has been receiving a ton of buzz for her performance in the Darren Aronofsky film ‘Black Swan’.

‘Gravity’ is the story of a female astronaut sent out to fix the Hubble telescope who is the sole survivor left stranded after space junk hits her transport. She then has to fight her way back to earth. Portman has not read the script yet, but she is Alfonso Cuaron’s first choice. ‘Gravity’ is set to film in England at the end of January.