Sacha Baron Cohen eyes up lead role in Mitty movie

BRITISH comic Sacha Baron Cohen is reported to be in talks to star in a remake of The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty.

By The Newsroom

Published 19th Apr 2010, 23:32 BST

Updated 19th Apr 2010, 23:41 BST

The star has been offered the part of the fantasist, according to film blog Pajiba.com, in a remake of the 1947 film starring Danny Kaye. The remake has long been in the pipeline, with several actors linked to the role, including Mike Myers, Jim Carrey and Owen Wilson.