Law going back in time

Jude Law is going back in time to star in the historical romance Tulip Fever, which has a script written by playwright Tom Stoppard, according to reports in Hollywood.

Set in 17th century Amsterdam, the story revolves around a young woman who marries a wealthy merchant to escape poverty. When she falls madly in love with a penniless artist who is hired to paint her portrait the lovers try to raise money to elope together by investing what little they have in the high-stakes tulip market.