Swedish thespian Stellan Skarsgard is in talks to come aboard the David Fincher movie. The actor would play Martin Vanger, one of the principal suspects in the 40-year-old disappearance of a teenage girl. I must admit that I'm not familiar with the story, so I'm not positive how integral this character is, but I'm sure a good portion of you know who he is... (The book is popular, right?)

"I have met Fincher, I want to work with him, he wants to work me. I have had a concrete offer and now we are in negotiations," Skarsgard told Variety. "The contract is for the period September to March, but I don't know yet when I am supposed to start my part of the film."

If the deal goes through, Skarsgard would join Daniel Craig in the adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel, which has a December 21, 2011 release date. The major role of "Lisbeth" is reportedly close to being filled, with the group of contenders reportedly narrowed down to four.

Source: Variety