Keira Knightley will go head-to-head with Scarlett Johansson for the lead role in the upcoming remake of My Fair Lady.
The 24-year-old – who originally auditioned for the part in 2006 and begun singing lessons – was thought to have the part of Eliza Doolittle in the bag, but sources close to the project say Scarlett is now also a contender.

The Vicky Cristina Barcelona star has already showcased her vocal abilities on a debut album released last year and made such an impression she caught the attention of Lord Lloyd-Webber who approached her about playing Maria in West End production of The Sound of Music.