Variety magazine reported Hudson was thrilled about the role and has described Ms Madikizela-Mandela as a "powerful and extraordinary woman".
Ms Madikizela-Mandela played a vital role in freeing her husband after 27 years in jail but has since been linked to a murder and convicted of fraud.
South African film-maker Darrell Roodt will direct the film.
His work also includes world-renowned films Cry, The Beloved Country and Sarafina.
Hudson is the second international actor set to play a South African icon in recent months.
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Thursday, 19 November 2009
http://news.bbc.co.uk/
