The sexy Latina actress has signed to join the cast of Paul Weitz directed-film, 'Cirque du Freak'.
- January 11, 2008
AceShowbiz -
Salma Hayek will return from her maternity leave in Universal Pictures' "Cirque du Freak". Variety reported that the "Desperado" star has been cast opposite John C. Reilly in the drama thriller film playing the bearded lady, Madame Truska.
Meanwhile, in the movie based on Darren Shan's bestselling children series, Reilly is cast as a vampire who recruits a 14-year-old to serve as his assistant. Further, the movie directed by Paul Weitz tells the story about young Darren Shan who decides to become a vampire's assistant in order to save his best friend's life.
Hayek, who is nominated for Academy Award for her leading performance in "Frida", has appeared in various films, including "After the Sunset" with Pierce Brosnan and Woody Harrelson, and "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" alongside Antonio Banderas. She has also made several guest appearances in the hit television series "Ugly Betty"in which she also served as an executive producer for 30 episodes.
