Spider to snare new Lisbeth

With the news Fede Alvarez – replacing David Fincher in the director’s chair – is searching for a new Lisbeth Salander for sequel The Girl in the Spider’s Web, it’s no surprise some heavy hitters are in the frame.

Natalie Portman (pictured, right) and Scarlett Johansson are reportedly the frontrunners to play the punk anti-heroine.

Meanwhile, in a sign that nothing is sacred when it comes to movie remakes, plans are afoot to reboot The Matrix, with no involvement from original star Keanu Reeves or helmers the Wachowskis.