Rachel Weisz considers Oz role

Rachel Weisz is in talks to play a villain in Oz: The Great and Powerful.
The movie is a prequel to classic film The Wizard of Oz, and focuses on the wizard. He explains how he came to live in the mystical land of Oz, where Dorothy and her dog Toto are transported to via a tornado in the original picture.
Rachel is apparently interested in securing a role in the release, and is in talks to play witch Evanora who is the oldest of a trio of sisters. Evanora is intent on becoming ruler of Oz and tries to convince her sibling Theodora, played by Mila Kunis, to help with her evil plan.
James Franco is already lined up to appear, taking the role of Oz. The character sells snake oil, and accidentally travels to the magical land via hot air balloon. He finds himself pitted against the three witches and their dastardly plan.
Further details of the cast aren’t known at the moment, although Blake Lively is rumoured to be playing Glinda. It’s a much sought-after role, with Lindsay Lohan recently announcing she was hoping to try out for it.
Sam Raimi is directing the production, while the script was penned by Mitchell Kapner.
At the moment the picture doesn’t have a release date.