Theron Gets Involved In A Murder Mystery

Charlize Theron who is now sporting a shaved head preping for George Miller's long delayed "Mad Max: Fury Road"--the reboot of the Mad Max franchise already has another gig lined up.

Theron is in talks to star in the comedy "Murder Mystery" says The Press Association. .

The story follows an American couple on honeymoon who become implicated in a murder they witness. Theron, who is also producing, calls the pic "an affectionate deconstruction of an Agatha Christie-style thriller".

James Vanderbilt ("Zodiac") wrote the script from which John Madden ("The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel") will direct.

No production start date was given.