Following Jessica Chastain’s announcement earlier this week that she was turning down the female lead in Iron Man 3, Marvel and Disney are in talks with another actress for the film.

Variety states that Rebecca Hall (The Town) is “likely to be” the female lead in Iron Man 3:

Thesp would play a scientist who plays a pivotal role in the creation of a nanotechnology, known as Extremis, that winds up being sold to terrorists.

Production starts this month in North Carolina. The film will hit theaters on May 3, 2013.

What do you think about Rebecca Hall most likely playing this role, opposite Robert Downey Jr.?