Is Christian Bale the Frontrunner to Play Roland Deschain in Ron Howard’s THE DARK TOWER?
by Jason Barr Posted: January 26th, 2011
Almost a month ago, we reported that Javier Bardem and Viggo Mortensen were the leading candidates to take on the starring role of Roland Deschain in Ron Howard’s The Dark Tower adaptation. Today, we’re updating the list of candidates to include recent Golden Globe-winner (and current Oscar-nominee) Christian Bale. Reports are filing in that Bale has not only entered the casting equation but that he is currently director Ron Howard’s choice for the lead role.
For more on the role of Deschain as well as updates regarding possible candidates for female character Susannah Dean, hit the jump.
News of Bale’s potential involvement in The Dark Tower originates with the New York Post whose report is quick to point out that the role of Deschain is one of the most coveted roles currently floating around Hollywood. The role’s popularity in mind, and with the first of three films in the Stephen King franchise not due out until May 17th, 2013, it may be safe to say that rumors regarding The Dark Tower’s leading man may change potential hands a few more times before any concrete announcements are made.
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John Travolta in Talks to Play GOTTI
by Jason Barr Posted: January 26th, 2011
John Travolta could soon be making a turn as one of America’s most recognizable criminals. The actor is said to be in serious talks with producer Marc Fiore to make a turn as mob boss John Gotti, Sr. in Fiore Films’ Gotti. When asked about the potential casting, Fiore told EW’s Inside Movies:
“We would love to have him. He’s a terrific actor. John Gotti, Sr. — he’s an icon. And so is Travolta … The Gottis have an image already. People know who they are. You can’t just be a good actor, you have to be a great actor who can become John Gotti.”
Nick Cassavetes (Alpha Dog) is also in talks with Fiore to direct Leo Rossi’s screenplay with the film aiming for a summer 2011 shoot. Although Gotti has yet to officially name any cast members and/or a director, Fiore has his sights set high with the project telling the same EW report that, “it’s going to be the new Godfather.” For his sake, I hope those who miss the moon really do land among the stars.
Rubén Blades Takes on SAFE HOUSE Starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds
by Jason Barr Posted: January 26th, 2011
In what will be his first Hollywood film since 2003’s Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Rubén Blades has signed on to star in the Universal Pictures thriller Safe House. TheWrap reports that Blades will join a cast that already features Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Nora Arnezeder, and Indian Outlaw-turned-actor Tim McGraw (“Indian Outlaw” quip brought to you courtesy of my curiously large amount of worthless country music knowledge).
Due out February 10, 2012, Safe House follow a CIA agent (Reynolds) who must transport a dangerous criminal (Washington) to safety. Daniel Espinosa (Snabba Cash) will direct David Guggenheim’s 2010 Black List script.
