Julia Roberts to star in 'Train Man'

Sixteen years after “Erin Brockovich,” Julia Roberts is eyeing to star in “Train Man,” a courtroom drama about a real-life New York folk hero.

Roberts would play a lawyer tasked with defending Darius McCollum, the criminal known for impersonating public transit authorities in order to drive away subway trains and Greyhound buses. McCollum, who is diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, has been arrested more than 25 times for such crimes. Roberts' character would be his most recent lawyer, and his previous heists are shown throughout the film via flashbacks.

Simon Stephenson has penned the script, while a director has not been confirmed yet. Roberts could also potentially be a producer.

Roberts has two movies in 2016: “Money Monster,” directed by Jodie Foster, and “Mother's Day” from Garry Marshall.

Source: Variety