Film director Robert Rodriguez's dream of remaking Barbarella looks to be over because he is insisting on casting fiancée Rose McGowan in the lead role. Universal Studios originally offered $200 million to do a remake of the cult 60's Sci-fi movie, but now they want to axe the project - and insiders are pinning the blame on casting decisions.

A source tells the New York Observer, "It's sort of embarrassing for everyone involved, no-one thinks Rose can carry the movie, but Robert won't listen."

McGowan is best known for the TV series Charmed. Universal are said to be keen for more of a 'heavy-weight' actress to take the role. Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry and Jessica Alba are all said to interested.

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