Halle Berry to portray a robber's life onscreen

Actress Halle Berry

Actress Halle Berry will soon be seen playing a woman who spent 75 years robbing precious stones.

The X-Men star has reportedly been signed for Who is Doris Payne, the real-life story of Doris Payne that has been written by TV writer Eunetta T. Boone, while Justin Berfield is said to be one of the producers.

The movie will narrate how adept Doris was in confusing people and slipping away with jewels.

"She was a jewel thief for six decades and worked all over the world. Doris is a magnificent woman and she's incredibly intelligent," Moviehole quoted Berfield, who also produced the upcoming Jessica Simpson starrer Blonde Ambition, as saying.

"I aim to tell her story the way it is. It will explore claims she has a mental disorder but I hope to leave it up to the audience to decide whether Doris is a hero or a villain. There's no way she shouldn't be punished but it is important to state Doris never physically hurt anybody. She made her living stealing from the rich and from stores," the producer added.

Payne is still serving her term in jail.