The 35-year-old actress is apparently set to portray the lead role in a biopic about the singer, who died at 81 from colon cancer in 2008, reported Ace Showbiz.
The movie is expected to depict Kitt's rise to fame and obstacles including the time when she suffered a substantial professional setback in 1960s. She opposed the war in Vietnam and reportedly made Lady Bird Johnson burst into tears with her criticisms during a White House luncheon.
The plan to bring Kitt's story to the big screen is still in early development. No director is announced for the project.