Margot Robbie to star as Elizabeth in Mary Queen of Scots

10 Things You Didn"t Know About Margot Robbie

It"s a story that"s been told many times before.

But the latest Mary Queen of Scots iteration promises to be a quite the crowd-pleaser.

On Friday, Variety reported that Margot Robbie had signed on to the project to play Queen Elizabeth opposite Saoirse Ronanwho will playMary Stuart.

Big news! On Friday it was reported that Margot Robbie had signed on to the project to play Queen Elizabeth

Director Josie Rourke had already signed on as well.

The film will revolve aroundMary Stuarts attempt at overthrowing hercousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England in 1568.

Unfortunately Mary is defeated and is instead thrown in jail before being executed.

Rivalry: Of course, the film will revolve around Mary Stuarts (left) attempt at overthrowing her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England in 1568

Starring role: robbie will play opposite saoirse Ronan, 23, who will play Mary Stuart

While it is currently unclear if the film has been greenlit, the addition of a talent like Robbie makes it very likely.

The 26-year-old Australian beauty last appeared in Suicide Squad, which grossed over $325,000,000 worldwide last summer.

It seems Robbie is seeking an award after her blockbuster performance, as she"ll next appear in the drama Goodbye Christopher Robin, about the creator of Winnie the Pooh.

Heading up the effort:Director Josie Rourke has already signed on as well (pictured December 2016)

Blockbuster:The 26-year-old Australian beauty last appeared in Suicide Squad, which grossed over $325,000,000 worldwide last summer

That film recently received a November 10th release date, which would make it a definite award contender.

Meanwhile,Robbie has been featured in Time"s 100 Most Influential People Of 2017.

She was honoured by The Wolf Of Wall Street director Martin Scorsese, who said: "Margot is stunning in all she is and all she does, and she will astonish us forever."

Martin, 74, described Margot as having "the comedic genius of Carole Lombard" and the "grounded, hardscrabble toughness" of Joan Crawford.

Tear-jerker?It seems Robbie is seeking an award after her blockbuster performance, as she"ll next appear in the drama Goodbye Christopher Robin, about the creator of Winnie the Pooh

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4434564/Margot-Robbie-set-star-Queen-Elizabeth.html