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Hilary Swank, with two Academy Award-winning performances under her belt, is already getting buzz as a potential contender, yet again, for her portrayal of flying ace Amelia Earhart in the new film biopic titled Amelia. The movie, directed by Mira Nair, released on October 23, 2009.

The big screen project, which chronicles Earhart’s rise to fame, was made in the summer of 2008 and includes cast members Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Mia Wasikowska, and Virgina Madsen. Filming took place in New York, Toronto, Nova Scotia and Ontario.

Swank, 35, has been making the rounds as part of a media blitz and sat down last night with Jay Leno, where she revealed her see-through ladderback dress to the show host – see photo below.

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