Edgar Wright’s “Ant-Man” is set to start shooting soon;
word is that casting for the titular character is down to two actors. Variety
reports that Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Paul Rudd are the top choices to play
Ant-Man, aka, Hank Pym.
Pym is a brilliant scientist who creates a serum that
gives him the ability to shrink in size. Wright’s comedic sensibility seems to
fit well with both actors; Rudd and Gordon-Levitt have shown the ability to
portray wise-cracking personalities in the past; although, I would give Rudd
the advantage when it comes to comedy.
Gordon–Levitt, who
is 32 years old, is a rising star who’s coming off his directorial debut with
“Don Jon.” The 44 year-old Rudd has primarily appeared in comedies in the last
decade and can currently be seen in the upcoming film “Anchorman: The Legend
Continues.” It’s a win-win situation for Marvel Studios; both
are highly charismatic actors, who can bring something special to the role
Hopefully we’ll hear the casting announcement soon.
“Ant-Man” opens in theaters on July 31, 2015.
In
other casting news, director Colin Trevorrow’s “Jurassic World” has started to
fill its cast. Twelve year-old Ty Simpkins, previously seen in “Iron Man 3,”
has landed one of the lead roles in the film. Also, 18 year-old Nick Robinson,
star of the indie film “The Kings of Summer” has landed another lead role in
the film.
The film is also looking to cast its adult leads. Josh
Brolin is reportedly in early talks to join the film alongside Bryce Dallas
Howard. Furthermore, “New Girl” star Jake Johnson-previously worked with
Trevorrow on “Safety Not Guaranteed”-is being eyed for a role.
Much like the previous “Jurassic Park” films, “Jurassic
World” is building a phenomenal ensemble cast. Hopefully the actors come to a
deal to join the film sooner than later. “Jurassic World” is slated to open
June 12, 2015.
The first poster and trailer for writer/director Wes
Anderson’s new film “The Grand Budapest Hotel” have arrived. The story revolves
a hotel concierge working at the legendary hotel who takes in a young employer
as his protégé during 1920s Europe.
The film boasts an incredible cast of actors that
includes Ralph Fiennes, Saoirse Ronan, Jude Law and frequent collaborators
Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, and Owen Wilson.
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” has all the whimsical characteristics
you have come to expect from a Wes Anderson film: quirky humor, deadpan
delivery, and his ever famous muted color palette. The film looks charming and
eccentric as any other of Anderson’s works.
The standout in the trailer has to be Ralph Fiennes; opposed to his
previous work as villains, his comedic turn as the legendary concierge is
refreshing.
Check out the poster and trailer below. The film also
stars, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Lea Seydoux, Jeff Goldblum,
Tilda Swinton, Harvey Keitel, and Tom Wilkinson. “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
hits theaters March 7, 2014.
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