NICOLE KIDMAN - KIDMAN JOINS THE SPY GAMES

NICOLE KIDMAN is set to challenge her MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE-starring ex-husband TOM CRUISE on the big screen after signing on to play an action woman in a new espionage thriller. The actress will also produce the untitled project, which is described by insiders as a female-led THE BOURNE IDENTITY. MR + MRS SMITH screenwriter SIMON KINBERG is reportedly writing the script for the film. Ironically, Kidman was originally attached to star alongside BRAD PITT in Mr + Mrs Smith, but dropped out to allow ANGELINA JOLIE to take her place.