As unnecessary and unwanted a sequel to Clash of the Titans may be, the cast has been subject to some positive upgrades. Joining Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and the rest thus far have been Edgar Ramirez, Tony Kebbell, and possibly James Franco. Now they are close to adding another.

Deadline reports that Rosamund Pike is close to a deal that would see her play Andromeda in the Jonathan Liebesman-directed Wrath of the Titans. The role was played by Alexa Davalos in the first film, but she will be unavailable for the sequel. In the first film Andromeda plays a large role, as Hades wants to sacrifice her to the Kraken, but Perseus is able to turn the sea monster into stone with the head of Medusa and save her. The report says the the role remains a major one in the sequel.

Pike was recently rumored for the role of the non-Lois Lane female lead in Zack Snyder's Superman, but it would now appear that she is out of the running. Only time will tell if that was the best career decision.