Spike Lee must be breathing a big sigh of relief after finally locking down someone, anyone to play the villain in his upcoming remake of Oldboy. Variety reports that Sharlto Copley will take on the role of Adrian Pryce, the villain who masterminds the cunning plan to ruin Joe Douchett’s (Josh Brolin) life.
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Emma Watson & Jason Segel Will Cameo in Seth Rogen’s ‘End of the World’
Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and a host of celebrities will be crashing James Franco’s place to ride out the apocalypse. Heat Vision reports that Watson and Segel will also appear as themselves while Michael Cera and Rihanna are circling the comedy.
‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Viral Campaign Teases New Trailer One Frame at a Time
With the new trailer for The Dark Knight Rises set to premiere in front of The Avengers this Friday, Warner Bros. has revived the dormant viral campaign for the movie. Visit the TheDarkKnightRises.com to uncover snapshots of the new trailer!
Jamie Bell & Kate Mara to Star in Rom-Com ‘Fighting Jacob’
Two young actors who haven’t had too many opportunities to step into leading roles so far are going to get a chance to do so in Charlie McDowell feature debut Fighting Jacob. Variety reports that Jamie Bell and Kate Mara are set to star in the romantic comedy penned by Justin Lader.
Will Smith & Denzel Washington to Star in Adam McKay’s Remake of ‘Uptown Saturday Night’
Adam McKay is in talks to develop and direct the remake of the 1971 comedy Uptown Saturday Night. Hollywood power players Will Smith and Denzel Washington have long been attached to the project, partly because the two have been looking forward to collaborate.
Rooney Mara In; Carey Mulligan Out from Spike Jonze’s Untitled Project
Some cast shuffling is still taking place director Spike Jonze is getting ready to start shooting his Untitled Project starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, and Samantha Morton. Variety reports that Carey Mulligan has dropped out from the production due to scheduling conflicts. Not to worry as another hot actress in Rooney Mara is in final negotiations to replace her.
Russell Crowe Set to Star in Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’; Production Begins in July
Darren Aronofsky has officially locked up his leading man for his Biblical epic Noah after a lengthy search that saw him court Christian Bale, and Michael Fassbender. Paramount has announced that Russell Crowe has signed on to play the titular character in this adaptation of Noah’s Ark story.
Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone May Reunite in Comedy ‘Focus’
After directing the charming duo that is Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in last year’s Crazy, Stupid, Love, directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa are looking to get the two back together for their new comedic project, Focus. Read more after the jump!
Francis Lawrence Offered ‘Hunger Games’ Sequel ‘Catching Fire’
With The Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire fast-tracked to start shooting barely four months from now, Lionsgate isn’t wasting any time finding a replacement for director Gary Ross. THR has word that Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend) has just received an offer to helm Catching Fire.
Charlize Theron to Star in Rupert Wyatt’s Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Agent 13′
Add one more intriguing project to Rupert Wyatt’s slate as Variety reports that the filmmaker is attached to Agent 13, a sci-fi actioner with Charlize Theron on board to star.
