The 38-year-old "Zero Dark Thirty" star is currently up for a role in the adaptation of Paula Hawkins's bestselling thriller, reported Deadline.
"The Girl on the Train" is already set to star Emily Blunt as Rachel, whose wistful dreaming about a young couple she passes each morning on her commute is shattered one horrific day when the wife goes missing.
Ramirez would portray Dr Kamal Abdic, a therapist who is involved in an affair with the married Megan (Haley Bennett), and becomes a suspect in her disappearance
"Get On Up" director Tate Taylor is bringing Erin Cressida Wilson's screenplay to life for the big screen.
This year is a busy one for Ramirez with several films already under his belt, including the "Point Break" remake and "Joy" with Jennifer Lawrence.
He is also currently filming treasure hunt thriller "Gold" with Matthew McConaughey and Bryce Dallas Howard.