A-LIST stars Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman could be spotted in Lacock over the next few weeks as Hollywood film crews return to the picturesque village.

The two actresses are starring in The Other Boleyn Girl, the tale of sisters Anne and Mary Boleyn, who are rivals for the heart of Henry VIII.

A publicist for the film confirmed the stars would be arriving in Lacock to film scenes in the coming weeks.

"We will be filming in Lacock Abbey over the next few weeks. It just looks right for the period and we look forward to filming there enormously," she said.

Australian actor Eric Bana, who appeared in Munich and Troy, will also be starring in the film and will play the part of Henry VIII.

Lacock has been the location for a number of other films and television dramas and has featured in adaptations of Pride and Prejudice, The Mayor of Casterbridge and the first two Harry Potter films.

Many Lacock residents were upset three years ago when it was announced Harry Potter would no longer be filmed in the Abbey and have welcomed the news film crews will be returning to the village.

Jean Sheard, who works in the Lacock bakery, said: "I think it's absolutely great. We all love anything like that and I'm looking forward to it. Filming always has a high interest and I love to watch them. We'll be looking out for the stars."

Parish councillor Christopher Doel said he was not aware filming was about to take place but was pleased Lacock was still popular with film producers.

"It's always quite enjoyable to have something like this.

"It won't affect the village if it is just using the Abbey as they have their own facilities.

"It's always quite nice when they choose Lacock though and keeps our name on the map."

The Other Boleyn Girl is based on the novel of the same name, by Philippa Gregory and has been adapted by Peter Morgan, who wrote the two-part TV drama Henry VIII.

It is the first feature film for director Justin Chadwick, who won a BAFTA for his direction of the recent BBC adaptation of Bleak House.

Scarlett Johansson, 21, plays Mary Boleyn in the film. She is famous for her roles in Lost in Translation, The Girl with the Pearl Earring and Woody Allen's Match Point.

Natalie Portman, 25, who plays Anne Boleyn in the production, shot to fame after appearing in the Star Wars trilogy and was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Closer.