Smith and Jay-Z approach Thompson to rewrite 'Annie'

Emma Thompson has been approached to write the script for a remake of ‘Annie’ starring Willow Smith.

The British actress – who wrote the screenplays for ‘Sense and Sensibility’ and ‘Nanny McPhee’ – is in negotiations with Will Smith and Jay-Z to update the classic comedy musical about a bright-haired orphan girl who finds a new home.