i don't know why i keep reporting updates on the filming of "the da vinci code." i guess i believe it's one of those rare movies that have the potential to be better than the book. but with this announcement, i'm not so positive:

Variety is reporting that Audrey Tatou will play the lead female role of Sophie Neveu in "The DaVinci Code" opposite Tom Hanks and Jean Reno.

now, i'm as big a fan of "amelie" as any other europhile chick, and i think it's great that the director actually cast a french woman in the role of (gasp!) a french woman, but...audrey tautou? making out with tom hanks....? acting in the role of a supposedly-brilliant cryptologist....? and being convincing...? i'm just not sure.