December 14, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Studios are gearing up as two Snow White projects are simultaneously worked upon. Sources added that Universals "Snow White and the Huntsman" have zeroed on Charlize Theron to play the villainous queen .On the other hand Relativity Media's "The Brothers Grimm: Snow White" is hopeful that Julia Roberts will take up the role of an evil queen.
Though it is yet to be confirmed from the two production houses as who finally gets the role of an evil queen .However there has been certain updates from Universal. According to reports Universal is having discussions with Michael Fassbender's representatives so that he is cast as huntsman. Newcomer Rupert Sanders will direct the film.
However the production team is still pondering over as whom to cast in the lead role .Though Kristen Stewart and Saoirse Ronan were considered for the role earlier, however nothing has been finalized of yet. News are doing the rounds that screen tests will be conducted. Riley Keough Marie Currie in The Runways Felicity Jones as Miranda in "The Tempest", Bella Heathcoat as Amanda Fowler in "Neighbours" and Alicia Vikander aka Katarina in Swedish movie "Beloved" are considered for the role.
-- Sampurn Wire