The Ring 2: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Simon Baker has circled his way into The Ring 2 for DreamWorks and helmer Hideo Nakata.

Shooting starts in mid-May on the sequel, with Baker set to play the male lead opposite Naomi Watts in the ongoing tale of a mysterious videotape that proves fatal to viewers.

Although it will be the first time Baker and Watts have worked together, the two have been friends for years -- both call Australia home and share the same manager, Untitled Entertainment's Jason Weinberg. Baker's wife, Rebecca Rigg, also is best friends with Watts.

The Ring Two was released March 18th, 2005 and stars Naomi Watts, Simon Baker, David Dorfman, Elizabeth Perkins, Gary Cole, Sissy Spacek, Ryan Merriman, Emily VanCamp. The film is directed by Hideo Nakata.