Aaron Eckhart is in talks to play Nicole Kidman's husband in "Rabbit Hole," a drama about a happily married couple's unexpected tragedy.

Eckhart's character tries to hold on to the memory of his dead son while dealing with the emotional coldness of his wife. David Lindsay-Abaire adapted from his own stage play.

John Cameron Mitchell, the star, writer and director of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," will direct for Fox Searchlight.

Eckhart played Harvey Dent/"Two-Face" in "The Dark Knight." He returns to theaters in September with "Brand New Day," starring Jennifer Aniston.

(China Daily/Agencies, April 3, 2009)