Once again Hilary Swank is taking on a role that may lead to more awards.  The NY post is reporting that she'll be stepping into a role playing one of the most famous women in history, Amelia Earhart.

HILARY Swank has signed on to star in another Oscar vehicle: a biopic about Amelia Earhart. The star was at a party in her honor for her Guerlain fragrance, My Insolence, at the Bel Air Hotel when her manager and agents had to leave to take urgent calls about the deal. Swank announced to the crowd, "If this is what it takes for my team to get me my next gig, then let's hope that Guerlain takes us all to lunch every week." She signed the next day to play the doomed pilot, who vanished over the Pacific in 1937 while trying to fly around the world solo.

I can honestly say, i'm a fan of Hilary Swank.  I remember first seeing her in The Next Karate Kid, when I was younger and watched her all away through till her amazing performance in Million Dollar Baby.  Unfortunatly, at this time, I don't know who is directing the picture, but I sincerly hope they get a top notch director, because I believe this film needs an excellent director, only because it deserves that.  The story of Amelia Earhart is an amazing story that deserves attention.  This could lead to another Oscar, in my opinion.

-Phil