Lindsay Lohan Moves to Play Victoria Gotti

April 12, 2011 — -- Lindsay Lohan might be making a power play to get back into Hollywood's good graces.

Today the actress posed for photographs at a New York City press conference for "Gotti: Three Generations," an upcoming movie about the mob family that stars John Travolta and Joe Pesci. Nick Cassavetes has been tapped to direct.

But here's the thing: While Lohan is in talks regarding a part in the film, nothing's official yet. And she refused to answer questions about her potential role.

So why was Lohan there? Maybe because a role in a big, prestigious movie like "Gotti: Three Generations" would give her career -- which has foundered since her 2007 DUI arrests and the multiple rehab and jail stints that followed -- the boost it needs.

"Lindsay is a terrific actress," said Mark Fiore, whose production company is backing the "Gotti." "Nothing has been finalized, but we are definitely in talks."

Travolta echoed Fiore's sentiments, adding that "Lindsay Lohan happens to be a very big fan of mine." (Travolta also revealed what drew him to the movie -- a conversation with co-producer and mob boss son John Gotti Jr: "His father lost a son and I lost a son and we discussed that, how painful it was.")

When ABCNews.com asked Lohan what appealed to her about the film, Fiore Films publicist Steve Honig dodged the question for her, saying it was premature to discuss her role. ABCNews.com followed up by asking Cassavetes what he envisioned for Lohan. Honig again said it's too soon to say, although Cassavetes joked, "I was gonna tell you."

It's not hard to find the answer, or clues to it online. According to TMZ.com, Victoria Gotti specifically requested that Lohan play her in the movie instead of other possible actresses, including Blake Lively and Sienna Miller.

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