Scarlett Johansson to star in Ghost in the Shell

Dreamworks' live action adaptation of Ghost in the Shell has found its leading lady. Action alum Scarlett Johansson has signed onto the film. It is a live adaptation of the popular Japanese Anime that follows a member of a covert ops group that specializes in tech-based crime.

Snow White and the Huntsman director, Rupert Sanders, is on board to direct and the script has been written by Bill Wheeler. There is no set date on exactly when this is going to get rolling, but Paramount is apparently exploring options to co-finance the project. With Johansson confirmed I don't think they will have a problem.