Scarlett Sings Waits?

Waits shown here entering the studio with Scarlett under a tarp.

Lost in Translation and The Prestige's Scarlett Johansson has inked a deal to make her first record, Scarlett Sings Tom Waits. The album is being recorded at the moment and sessions will continue through the winter with a possible release in the Spring. Rhino Records' currently re-activated Atco label will release the 21 year-old's whole album of songs by premier singer/songwriter Waits. The release date will be coordinated to coincide with Johansson's movie schedule. Later this fall look for Jessica Beil to record the songs of Nick Cave.