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Madonna is trying her hand at directing again with "W.E.," a biopic about the love affair between an American divorcee and the King of England that led him to abdicate the throne just months into his reign.

Variety reports that Up In The Air's Vera Farmiga has signed on to play Wallis Simpson, a thrice divorced American woman who caught the eye of King Edward VIII and caused the biggest scandal of the 20th century when he gave up his crown in order to marry her.

Madonna is writing the script with longtime collaborator Alek Keshishian (Truth or Dare), while Former Miramax exec Colin Vaines and David Parfitt are producing.

Madge, who had a bit of a Brit obsession herself, previously directed Filth and Wisdom in 2008 to mixed reviews.