02/02/08 11:04 AM by Michael

Both Lindsay Lohan and Keira Knightley are vying to play the romantic heroine, Catherine Earnshaw in the big screen version of Emily Bronte's classic 1847 novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

 

It's director, John Maybury said, "I certainly wouldn't count Keira out, but it's whether or not she wants to get back into period costume because she's been in a few period dramas. I don't count Lindsay Lohan out either. I really believe in the girl and she's coming out from the other side of her well documented problems and she just needs to be treated seriously".

 

However, Lindsay's nationality could count against her.

 

Maybury went on to say to Britain's 'Daily Mail' newspaper, "It can be slightly annoying having American actresses in British parts. They may be able to do brilliant British accents but that can be off putting if their accent is too perfect".

 

Lindsay was set to star alongside Keira in the Dylan Thomas biopic 'The Edge of Love' which was directed by Maybury but had to pull out at the last minute because she couldn't get insurance following her high profile battles with alcohol and drugs that caused her spend a two months in rehab last year.

 

Moreover, the month before pulling out of the film, Lindsay had been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) and cocaine possession.

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