It looks like Iron Man may have gotten himself a new "sexy scientist." Shortly after Jessica Chastain announced her departure from Iron Man 3 Monday, Variety revealed Rebecca Hall is next in line to play the superhero's latest leading lady. MORE: Iron Man 3's Black Widow Blackout: Scarlett Johansson Skipping Out on Flick? The 29-year-old The Town star is reportedly in talks to join the production, which starts shooting this month in North Carolina before heading to China. Although specific details of the franchise's third installment are being kept under wraps, we do know Hall's character will be a bit of a rival for Gwyneth Paltrow's Pepper Potts, going toe-to-toe with her to win Iron Man's love. The flick is set to hit theaters until May 3, 2013.

It looks like Iron Man may have gotten himself a new "sexy scientist." 

Shortly after Jessica Chastain announced her departure from Iron Man 3 Monday, Variety revealed Rebecca Hall is next in line to play the superhero's latest leading lady.

MORE: Iron Man 3's Black Widow Blackout: Scarlett Johansson Skipping Out on Flick?

The 29-year-old The Town star is reportedly in talks to join the production, which starts shooting this month in North Carolina before heading to China.

Although specific details of the franchise's third installment are being kept under wraps, we do know Hall's character will be a bit of a rival for Gwyneth Paltrow's Pepper Potts, going toe-to-toe with her to win Iron Man's love.

The flick is set to hit theaters until May 3, 2013.