Jan 07, 2016 09:14 PM EST

Disney Eyes Emma Stone for Cruella De Vil Film

Emma Stone is currently in talks to portray Cruella De Vil in Disney's upcoming live action 101 Dalmatians spin off, which will be set around the back story of De Vil.

Disney released the animated film in 1961, and a 2 live action films that were released in 1996 and 2000. Glenn Close played the role of Cruella, the cigarette smoking, fur loving, villain.

Disney is said to be set on Stone, and are looking to begin production this year.