Angelina Jolie not part of 'Murder on the Orient Express'

Actress Angelina Jolie will not star in the remake of "Murder on the Orient Express".
The 41-year-old Oscar-winning actress, who was reported as being in early talks and was in negotiations to join the cast, never signed a deal to appear in Kenneth Branagh-directed movie, reported Variety.
The makers are now trying to interest a number of other big stars, with Charlize Theron among the actresses being considered.
Branagh will also star as detective Hercule Poirot.
"Blade Runner 2" fame Michael Green is writing the screenplay based on Agatha Christie's novel, with Steve Asbell overseeing the production for Fox Studios.

First published in 1934 the book revolves around a murder of an American businessman on-board the famous train. The film follows Poirot as he tries to figure out which passenger is the murderer.
Sidney Lumet previously made a version of Christie's novel in 1974 with Albert Finney as Poirot.
Branagh will produce the film with Ridley Scott, Simon Kinberg and Mark Gordon.