Ewan McGregor May Star in Angels & Demons

The cast of the sequel of The Da Vinci Code is becoming clear with Ewan McGregor in negotiations to participate.  If he accepts the role, the 37-year-old star will play a senior at the Vatican who comes to the aid of Tom Hanks’ character, Robert Langdon.

Yesterday (April 24), Variety reported that the lead female role has been given to actress Ayelet Zurer, who will play Vittoria Vetra, an Italian scientist investigating the murder of her father.

Again, Ron Howard will be the director of the film, while the screenplay was written by Akiva Goldsman. 

The film is expected to be released in theatres on May 15, 2009.