Michael Fassbender To Star in Ridley Scott’s ‘The Counselor’
Ridley Scott’s next project, The Counselor, is getting a boost as Deadline reports that the director will reunite with his Prometheus star Michael Fassbender in the movie, which has been described as “No Country for Old Men on steroids.” Cormac McCarthy, author of such classics as The Road, All The Pretty Horses and the aforementioned No Country for Old Men, makes his screenwriting debut with this story which revolves around a respected lawyer who thinks he can dip a toe in to the drug business without getting sucked down. Naturally, things turn bad and he must do whatever he can to survive his increasingly desperate situation.
Production is set to begin on May 1st despite the fact that the project still hasn’t found a taker among the studios. Nonetheless, Scott has little time to mess around with the casting of his villain. Deadline has word that Jeremy Renner, Bradley Cooper and Brad Pitt are some of the actors the director is considering for the role.
Overall, this sounds like this could be an extremely intriguing film given the talent involved at all levels of the project. We know Scott can helm massive action tentpoles like Prometheus but it will be interesting to see what he can bring to something with a much smaller, dramatic scope like this.
Fassbender is set to reteam with Shame director Steve McQueen in Twelve Years a Slave alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor and Brad Pitt. He is also developing and starring in a film based on Celtic warrior Cuchulainn.
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Since I’m a huge fan of McCarthy’s work, I can’t wait to see this film. I’ve been searching all over for the script and seems like they’re keeping a tight lit on it. I’m super curious how McCarthy wrote the script, was it in the same style as all of his novels I wonder? I’m so glad they hired Ridley to direct it, was afraid some hack director was gonna get the job. It would be great too if they can get Brad Pitt on board to play the villain, a little reunion for him and Scott.
From Thelma and Louise! Indeed, that would be a fantastic lineup. I’m sure the script will finds its way online at some point
but for now, this will have to do. Interesting that it’s McCarthy’s first spec script, the first of many?
Fassy for King!!
Just saying
King of Hollywood!
They’ve obviously worked well together on Prometheus. There aren’t many actors who work with Ridley Scott and go back for Round 2!
Nah… Unless your name is Russell Crowe
…I’ve heard he’s notoriously manic on set and is prone to sudden rages! I think most of this comes from the guys that worked on Alien (and the extra features on the DVD/blu-ray) so perhaps he’s relaxed a little since the seventies!
Damn that sounds intriguing. Personally I would like to see Pitt as a villain. Does this mean Scott’s rumored Blade Runner sequel is on hold?
Scott has so many projects in development these days that I don’t it means anything in particular. He obviously can only shoot one movie at a time
Yeah Fantasy points for MEEEEE! Good times indeed
woot woot
Damn, such a huge collection of some of my favorite talent. This can’t not be great. Alright, I gotta keep my anticipation down.
Yea looking good so far! It will be fun to see who is cast next.
This should be good
This is my favorite acting signing of the week! I don’t have much faith in Ridley Scott anymore, but hopefully he can return to glory with Prometheus. Obviously Fassbender is pure win.
I didn’t think Robin Hood was a bad movie although I found Body of Lies to be dull. Unlike so many filmmakers, he doesn’t seem to have fallen prey to overindulgence (think about Tony’s penchant for hyper-editing) so I still have hope that he will get back to form with the right project.
yes please and thank you
Ridley Scott, Michael Fassbender AND Cormac McCarthy on a project together?
I honestly think thats too good to be true! LOL
Fassy is getting busy. I’m excited for any role he takes
I am in love with this guy and I am glad he is getting the attention he deserves! The movie ‘Shame’ has put him on the map.
Seems like everyone that works with Fassbender wants to go back for seconds…or thirds. No shocker there, though, given his talent.
This sounds promising despite my distaste for Scott’s recent work. Hopefully, Prometheus will change that.
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