Halle Berry to become ‘Doris Payne’

Halle Berry has signed on to star in ‘Who is Doris Payne’, which is to be developed by J2 partners Justin Berfield and Jason Felts. Â  Sitcom writer Eunetta Boone is scripting.

The film tells the true story of Doris Payne, who spent decades as a jewel thief. Â  This bit of information comes from Wikipedia:

Her modus operandi was to enter jewelry stores posing as a well-to-do woman, typically looking for a diamond ring. Using her natural grace and charm, she would engage the clerk, asking to see an assortment of items. Eventually, she would “cause the clerk to forget” just how many items were outside the case, and at some point she would leave with one or two pieces.

Her career spanned decades, states, and even countries. She was arrested many times, but was generally more successful then not. Currently she is serving a sentence in Las Vegas  for stealing a ring from Neiman Marcus.

No director is attached as of yet.

Source: Variety