Danny Boyle shortlists Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth for 'Trance'

Washington, July 5 : Danny Boyle is reportedly keen to get Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson on board for his art heist thriller ''Trance''.

The Oscar-winning actor is set to take Michael Fassbender’s place in the role of Aiden, reports Contact music.

Scarlett, however, is in competition with ''Star Trek'' actress Zoe Saldana and Melanie Thierry for the part. 

''Trance'' is expected for release in 2013.

127 Hours

Release Date: November 5, 2010

Director: Danny Boyle
Writers: Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy
Cast: James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara, Clemence Poesy, Kate Burton, Lizzy Caplan
Plot: A mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive.
Genre: Drama