Poots Needs "Speed"

Imogen Poots ("Fright Night") is in talks to play the female lead in the film adaptation of Electronic Arts best-selling video game franchise "Need for Speed" says THR.

George and John Gatins are writing the script from which Scott Waugh ("Act of Valor") would call action.

Poots will play a savvy exotic car dealer who connects the wealthy with high-end supercars.

Breaking Bad co-star Aaron Paul plays the male lead.

As a rival to the "Fast and Furious" film series, 'Need' has sold over 100 million copies of the eighteen games in the series, making it the most successful racing video game series in the world.

At last report, Taylor Kitsch had reportedly been offered the lead role. Actors Brenton Thwaites and Luke Bracey, both former stars of Aussie soap "Home and Away", were also being tested for roles in film

John Gatins and EA will produce the film.