Brad Pitt Turns Investigative Journalist  9/29/06

Brad Pitt is set to star in a Hollywood version of hit British TV crime drama State of Play.

The BBC mini-series, written by Paul Abbott, creator of popular British TV show Shameless, was originally aired in 2003.

In the big-screen adaptation, Pitt will play the role of an investigative journalist and former campaign manager for a high-flying politician, who uncovers a murder conspiracy involving his former boss.

Pitt once considered a career as a journalist - until his skills as an actor earned him a breakthrough role in 1991 film Thelma and Louise, starring alongside Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis and Harvey Keitel.