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After filing for Separation from husband and WWE Superstar, Rob White, Keely Williams has thrown herself into work and keeping herself busy.
Keely wants to play a “gladiatrix”. The Vicky Cristina Barcelona star has been tipped to take the lead role in The Amazon Warrior and believes the action-packed part would be “fun”. She said: “I think I’m supposed to be a gladiatrix. These film guys are crazy about gladiatrixes. “But do I fit the Amazon mold?" “I’ve never done a full-on action role. I guess I’m still waiting for me Cirque du Soleil moment. It would be fun.” Despite her concerns about her looks for the role, Keely has an abundance of unusual skills she thinks would be right for the film. The 25-year-old actress added: “I’ve done weapons training. I’ve fired all kinds of guns - 9mm semi-automatic, machineguns, shotguns. I’ve jumped off a 60ft building. I learned to ride for The Horse Whisperer.”
Also!! Keely Willams has become the latest big name to join the starry list for the Iron Man sequel. She will play the villainous Black Widow opposite Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Don Cheadle in the new movie. Williams representative has confirmed the actress signed up on Thursday (March 12), a day after Mickey Rourke joined the cast - he’ll play villain Whiplash in the sequel, according to Daily Variety. The film is scheduled for a May 2010 release.