Steve Zaillian to Re-Write Jack Ryan Reboot Starring Chris Pine
by Matt Goldberg Posted: February 2nd, 2011
Screenwriter Steve Zaillian (American Gangster) is set to re-write the script for the upcoming Jack Ryan reboot starring Chris Pine. According to Deadline, the film (previously titled Moscow) is not based on any of author Tom Clancy’s previous books. When we last heard about the film, it was reported that the plot would have Ryan working as an analyst for a Russian billionaire but having to go on the run after being implicated in a terrorist plot. Paramount hopes to start production on the film later this year with Lost director Jack Bender at the helm. Lorenzo di Bonaventura is producing.
Zaillian previously wrote the screenplay for the Jack Ryan film Clear and Present Danger starring Harrison Ford. Zaillian recently penned the scripts for Moneyball and David Fincher’s adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. He was also recently hired to rewrite the remake the thriller Timecrimes.
Jackie Earle Haley and Bella Heathcote in Talks to Join Tim Burton’s DARK SHADOWS
by Matt Goldberg Posted: February 2nd, 2011
Jackie Earle Haley and Bella Heathcote (Neighbours) are in talks to join Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows starring Johnny Depp. As we previously reported, Depp will play vampire Barnabas Collins in Burton’s adaptation of the 1960s gothic TV series. Deadline reports that Haley is up for the role of conman Willie Loomis who, in the series, attempts to swindle the Collins estate only to be turned into Barnabas’ lackey and whipping boy. The role was originally played James Hall and later John Karlen. As for Heathcote, she’s reportedly in negotiations for the role of Victoria Winters, the young governess of the Collins estate. On the TV series, Victoria was played by Alexandra Moltke.
With filming set to begin in April, expect more casting news on this project in the days and weeks ahead. The real news will be if Tim Burton decides to not cast Helena Bonham Carter.
