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Archive for the ‘Casting News’ Category

October 29th, 2008

Russell Crowe to Play a Werewolf?

Well, it wouldn’t be the worst casting decision on record. I can totally see Russell Crowe as a werewolf.
According to Bloody-Disgusting.com, Crowe is set to play a werewolf in a movie that will be directed by his pal Ridley Scott. Apparently, Ian Jeffers, who wrote both James Wans’ drama-thriller “Death Sentence” and […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 2 comments

October 28th, 2008

Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. in for "Iron Man 2" and "The Avengers"

A Marvel press release landed in my inbox which I’m seriously overjoyed about: Robert Downey, Jr. will appear as Tony Stark in “The Avengers” movie, as well as reprise the role in “Iron Man 2.”
Also, Jon Favreau will direct “Iron Man 2,” as well as executive produce “The Avengers.” I figured this would probably be […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

October 28th, 2008

Mary-Louise Parker Put in "Solitary"

Yah! One of my favorite actresses, Mary-Louise Parker, has signed on for “Solitary,” a movie about an ex-auto dealership owner (Michael Douglas) whose career and marriage have collapsed because of his less-than-ethical behavior.
Parker will play Jordan, the high-powered society beau of Douglas’ character. And what a cast! It also includes Susan Sarandon, Danny […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 0 comments

October 27th, 2008

Adrien Brody in for "The Courier"

Adrien Brody has signed to play the lead in “The Courier,” an action tale directed by Russell Mulcahy for Arclight Films.
Brody has had such an interesting film career, everything from “King Kong” to “The Darjeeling Limited” to his current films, “Cadillac Records” and “The Brothers Bloom.”
He hasn’t really taken the “commercial” road to […]

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October 24th, 2008

Crispin Glover joins "Alice in Wonderland"

The cast continues to stack up for Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland.” The latest to join the flick is Crispin Glover, who’s just signed to play the Knave of Hearts.
I had to search back through my childhood memories to remember the Knave of Hearts. He’s the one who’s put on trial for stealing […]

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October 23rd, 2008

Catherine Zeta-Jones in for "Cleo"

Catherine Zeta-Jones gets to sing and dance again! She knocked audiences out (and won an Oscar) with her turn as the scheming Velma Kelly in Rob Marshall’s “Chicago.” But what impressed me most was her singing at the Academy Awards when she was, like, 10 months pregnant.
Now she’s set to star in “Cleo,” […]

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October 16th, 2008

Kim Cattrall to star in "Miss January"

Variety is reporting that Kim Cattrall is set to star in in Keith Bearden’s feature debut “Miss January.”
It’s great seeing her move beyond her role as Samantha Jones in “Sex and the City.” It seems like after the TV series ended, she kind of disappeared a bit, popping up in small films like Walt […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

October 16th, 2008

Steve Carell in for "Brigadier Gerard"

Looks like Steve Carell might have another clueless-man role on his hands. The funny guy’s attached to “Brigadier Gerard,” Media Rights Capital’s period comedy about a French soldier during the Napoleonic wars who’s deluded about his level of bravery.
Yep, that sounds like classic Carell material. I hope he doesn’t get caught up […]

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October 15th, 2008

Amy Adams in Talks for "Leap Year"

I kind of hope Amy Adams doesn’t venture into those dark, dramatic roles any time soon. You know the ones I mean — that actors do in order to be taken “seriously.” She’s so fabulous in lighthearted romantic comedies like “Enchanted,” it would be a shame for her to “go dark.”
Now she’s […]

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October 13th, 2008

Gordon Gekko Making a Comeback

It looks like Gordon Gekko might be making a comeback. Is greed still good? I guess we’ll find out.
The “Wall Street” sequel, called “Money Never Sleeps,” is being written by Allan Loeb, who wrote “21″ and created the Fox TV series “New Amsterdam,” which I’m still miffed about being canceled.
Michael Douglas, who […]

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