Joely Richardson tipped for Tudors

Former Nip / Tuck actress Joely Richardson is rumoured to be joining Showtime drama The Tudors.

Richardson, who has finished shooting the FX drama, is tipped to play the role of Katharine Parr.

Although unconfirmed by Showtime, a well-placed source tells EW that Richardson will play Henry’s (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) last wife during Tudors‘ fourth and final season, which is slated to debut in the US in Spring 2010.

The third series currently airs in Australia, Wednesday nghts on Showcase.

Richardson’s sister is the late actress Natasha Richardson.

Source: EW.com