London, Apr 20 : Sacha Baron Cohen might star in a remake of ‘The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty’, according to reports.

According to movie blog Pajiba. com, the ‘Bruno’ star has been offered the part of the mild-mannered fantasist in a remake of the iconic 1947 film starring Danny Kaye.

For a long time, there have been talks of a remake, with names like Austin Powers star Mike Myers, Jim Carrey and Owen Wilson being touted to play the lead, reports the Mirror.

The rights to the film - based on James Thurber''s literary character - have also changed hands several times.

Currently, the rights are owned by 20th Century Fox, who are said to have approached Baron Cohen with the role. (ANI)