Joe Wright and Keira Knightley Reunite for 'Anna Karenina'

After trying his hands in the action game within this year's 'Hanna,' director Joe Wright is returning to period pieces with 'Anna Karenina,' and he's getting a familiar face with him. (Hint: she's pictured.) Modified by film writer Tom Stoppard ('Shakespeare in Love') from Leo Tolstoy's landmark novel, Wright has called 'Atonement' star Keira Knightley for that titular role. Jude Law has signed onto play Knightley's husband Aleksei Karenin, while Aaron Manley will have Count Vrosky. Based on Deadline, 'Anna Karenina' is placed hitting theaters within the other half of 2012. That provides you ample time for you to finally pull out Tolstoy's 800-page behemoth when preparing. [via Deadline] Photo thanks to Jon Furniss/WireImage.com.