If you are a voracious reader or know somebody who is, then you've likely already heard of "The Girl On The Train." The book spent thirteen weeks at the top of The New York Times bestseller list this year, and it's likely the go to choice for summer vacation reading. And naturally, a big screen adaptation is brewing and it has found its lead actress.
Emily Blunt is in talks to star in movie based on Paula Hawkins' book, that will be directed by Tate Taylor ("The Help," "Get On Up"). The actress will take the lead role of the alcoholic, divorcée Rachel who witnesses something shocking on her daily commute and gets plunged into a mystery. Here's the book synopsis:
Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning. Every day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She’s even started to feel like she knows them....
