If she accepts, she will star opposite Colin Farrell (In Bruges) and Bryan Cranston (Drive) in the sci-fi adventure film.
Total Recall involves nation states Euromerica and New Shanghai, with Douglas Quaid (Farrell) a factory worker in the latter who begins to believe he is a spy, although he doesn’t know for which side.
Deadline are also reporting that Eva Mendes and Rosario Dawson are the hot contenders to land the other female role: freedom fighter Melina.
Len Wiseman will direct the remake, which is expected to hit cinemas on August 12, 2012.
Beckinsale will next be seen in Underworld 4: New Dawn.