Nicole Kidman is to star in Invasion, a remake of the cult horror classic 'Invasion Of The Bodysnatchers', according to Production Weekly.

Set in the 1950s the movie revolves around a glamorous woman in danger and in love with a spy. Kidman will play Carol, a woman who uncovers a conspiracy in a small town where the inhabitants' personalities appear to be changing.

Director Oliver Hirschbiegel is due to begin filming in Baltimore in October.

Synopsis: Remake of the classic 'Invasion Of The Bodysnatchers', it is set in the 1950s and revolves around a glamorous woman in danger and in love with a spy. Kidman will play Carol, a woman who uncovers a conspiracy in a small town where the inhabitants' personalities appear to be changing.