Zellweger to play Beatrix Potter

Actress Renee Zellweger will reportedly play Beatrix Potter in a new movie about the children's author's life.

Potter is famous for creating characters Peter Rabbit and Miss Tiggywinkle.

The film will cover Potter's struggle in Victorian England - and will reteam Zellweger with her Down With Love co-star Ewan McGregor, according to Daily Variety.