Jessica Alba to Star in 'Speed-the-Plow' Broadway Revival?

According to Michael Riedel of the New York Post, Jessica Alba "is being courted to star in a Broadway revival of David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow in the spring."

Jessica Alba is most recognized for her movie career, including The Fantastic Four super-hero film series; and rose to prominence in her FOX TV series "Dark Angel."

Her other film credits include Honey, Sin City, Into the Blue, Idle Hands and Good Luck Chuck.

The article also states there is "no word yet on who will play the two male leads, but there's talk that 'The Sopranos' stars James Gandolfini and Michael Imperioli are on the producers' wish list, with Gandolfini playing the brutal studio boss and Imperioli playing the desperate producer."

David Mamet's original play Speed-the-Plow appeared on Broadway April 1988, directed by Gregory Mosher, and ran for a total of 279 performances at the Royale Theatre.  Described as a satirical examination of the movie-business, it was nominated for Best Play.  Actor Ron Silver received the Tony Award for Best Actor (1988) in the role of Charlie Fox.  Silver starred opposite music recording legend Madonna (as Karen) and Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (as Bobby Gould).