Ryan Gosling to Star in LOGAN’S RUN Remake Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn
by Matt Goldberg Posted: February 10th, 2011
Here’s some awesome news: Ryan Gosling is set to star in Warner Bros’ remake of the sci-fi flick Logan’s Run. Here’s some more awesome news: Nicolas Winding Refn is set to direct. Deadline reports that Gosling is eager to reunite with his Drive director and it’s so cool that Warners is giving Refn a tent pole flick. Carl Erik Rinsch was originally set to direct, but stepped down in November to helm 47 Ronin instead.
Studios have been eager to get Gosling and his “Hey Girl” looks and acting talent into a tent pole flick and while he’s going more mainstream with the rom-com Stupid, Crazy, Love this summer with Steve Carell, this is definitely a big transition for the in-demand actor. He’s also attached to star in George Clooney’s political drama The Ides of March. However, while I’m happy for Gosling, I’m even more jazzed about Refn getting the gig. I became a big fan of the guy after watching the Pusher trilogy and Bronson and I can’t wait to see what he does with Logan’s Run. For those unfamiliar with Logan’s Run, hit the jump for a synopsis.
Anthony Mackie and Dominic Cooper in Talks to Join ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER
by Matt Goldberg Posted: February 10th, 2011
Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker) and Dominic Cooper (An Education) are in talks to join Benjamin Walker in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Deadline reports that Mackie is up for the role of Will, Lincoln’s best friend. I bet they have great discussions about slavery while they’re in the middle of killing vamps. As for Cooper, Variety reports that he’s negotiating for the role of Henry, “a mythic, ageless figure who turns Lincoln into an axe-throwing expert slayer of vampires”. Last week, we reported that Joaquin Phoenix was the front-runner for Henry, but it looks like he’s passed on the part.
Director Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) is clearly going for rising stars in his casting and that’s a smart move since it keeps costs down but by the time the film opens next summer, Mackie and Cooper could be better known. Hit the jump for more on the two new additions and a brief synopsis. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is due out in 3D on June 22, 2012.
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Jennifer Lawrence in Talks to Star in Oliver Stone’s SAVAGES
by Jason Barr Posted: February 10th, 2011
Oscar-nominee Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone) is in talks to star in Oliver Stone’s adaptation of the Don Winslow novel Savages. If the deal comes through, Lawrence would play the role of “O,” the double-duty girlfriend of buddy pot growers Ben and Chon. For those unaware, Winslow’s Savages focuses on the aforementioned Ben and Chon as they attempt to quietly enjoy the fruits of their weed labors in Laguna Beach. The Savages screenplay was penned by Winslow alongside Shane Salerno (CBS’ Hawaii Five-O and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem) who is also acting as executive producer on the project alongside Stone and Moritz Borman.
While the roles of Ben and Chon have yet to be cast, Deadline reports that actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Aaron Johnson, Tom Hardy, Garret Hedlund, and James Franco have all met with Stone regarding the characters. With Stone expected to begin shooting Savages this June, we may be hearing more news on the casting front sooner rather than later. For more on the project, hit the jump to check out a synopsis for Winslow’s novel.
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