Early on in her career, as her star was on the rise, she was quick to snap up the rights to the life story of Peggy Lee.
Now, there was an interesting character I'd trot off to the local movie house to discover more about.
Reese - a talented pretty actress - was honored with an Oscar (2005) for her portrayal of Country & Western star June Carter in "Walk the Line".
According to inside reports, Ms. Witherspoon will knock heads with writer-director Nora Ephron, in respect to the creative end of the project.
The project has been allegedly picked up by Fox studios.
Witherspoon has not been giving the green light to star in the screen bio yet, but is expected to have producer credits along with Marc Platt.
Through contacts, Ms. Witherspoon secured rights to the legendary chanteuse's life story from the estate of Peggy Lee.
If you recall, Platt produced the successful comedy "Legally Blonde".
Nora Ephron, became involved, because she is a big fan of Peggy Lee.
Lee was a remarkable popular singer who was blessed with a long illustrious career which prevailed and spanned over the years.
Lee - a perky blond - who started out in the 1940s singing for the famous Benny Goodman band, went on to record popular jazz-influenced albums - in addition to - composing music for film soundtracks.
Lee's best-known role on screen was in the 1953 Al Johnson movie "The Jazz Singer".
"Pete Kelly's Blues" - a 1955 musical - earned her an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress.
Like many old-time stars, Peggy Lee was forced to fight for back-residuals, when financial aspects of the industry dramatically-changed and transformed over the years.
In fact, the 1955 film - "Lady and the Tramp" (Disney) - sparked a lawsuit over her right and entitlement to video-tape royalties.
Peggy Lee is best-known for her sultry rendition of the hit tune - "Is that All there is?"
Witherspoon, meanwhile, has not remained idle when it comes to her acting chops.
In December (Christmas), Reese will appear in the James Brooks film "How Do You Know".
Fans of the comedy feature - Julie & Julia - are keen to the fact that Nora Ephron wrote and directed the bio on top Food Chef Julia Child which starred Meryl Streep and was well-received at the box office last year.
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