Allen eyes Adriana for next movie

NEW YORK: Woody Allen reportedly has his eye on casting Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima in his next movie.

The renowned director was said to be interested in working with the 28-year-old mum-to-be in Rio de Janeiro.

"In a recent meeting in New York with Brazilian producers, Allen confessed that he is 'fascinated' by her beauty," the New York Post quoted Brazil's Glamurama magazine as saying.

The filmmaker's publicist was unavailable for comments.

But Lima's rep said: "Adriana has not been approached, but she is flattered by his comments."