MUMBAI: Jessica Biel and Luke Evans are in negotiations to star in period romance Vivaldi‘ that centres on a forbidden romance that develops between composer, priest and violin virtuoso Antonio Vivaldi and his protege, singer Anna Tessieri Giro that leads Vivaldi to write his enduring masterpiece The Four Seasons.

Giro was part of Vivaldi’s entourage when he was denied any romantic relationship.

The film being produced by Raffaella De Laurentiis is being directed by Patricia Riggen. Biel, who was last seen in romantic comedy Valentine‘‘s Day and will next appear in The A-Team is in advanced talks to play Giro.