Oscar-winner Susan Sarandon is the latest big name to join the cast of Peter Jackson's adaptation of Alice Sebold's novel "The Lovely Bones". The movie will tell the story of Susie Salmon, who is murdered, but continues to observe her family on Earth after her death. Although she is detached from the world she once knew, Susie witnesses the impact of her loss on her loved ones, whilst her killer skilfully covers his tracks and prepares to murder again.
Rachel Weisz and Ryan Gosling are to play the grieving parents, while newcomer Saoirse Ronan will debut as Susie. Sarandon is to play the grandmother, who comes to live with the family after the murder. Filming is due to begin in October.