We don’t know who Gordon-Levitt will be playing, but Deadline is confident he’s negotiating to join the cast. Although the director is keeping Gordon-Levitt’s role under wraps right now, Warner Bros. might release that information in the coming weeks as they did recently with recent casting additions Tom Hardy (Bane) and Anne Hathaway (Selina Kyle).
If you are fan of violence horror or like your sci-fi really down to Earth then you will be happy with this week’s releases. If you not into those types of film, then there is a selection of drama, comedy, foreign art-house from Poland and France, family films and Hilary Swank in two films based on true stories.
The Rite was obviously inspired by the selection this week, a must-view for anyone who enjoys movies. William Friedkin’s The Exorcist was not only 1973’s top-grossing film, but it was the top-grossing film of all time until Spielberg’s Jaws appeared. Audiences had really never seen anything like it before. People were fainting. Theaters were giving vomit bags to the patrons.
Now that “Bond 23” has moved into development for a November 2012 release, the rumor mill involving casting has begun, and what could be more juicy then Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem being offered a leading role in 007’s next adventure?
The Rite clawed its way out of the depths and up to number one. Anothony Hopkin’s familiar tale of demon possession was enough for a few to enjoy. It scared $15.5 million out of American pockets, narrowly beating out holdover No Strings Attached. The Mechanic matched The Green Hornet with $11.5 million; good enough for third and fourth places.
Actor Henry Cavill is set to portray Clark Kent in director Zack Snyder’s upcoming reboot Superman: Man of Steel. According to The Wrap, Snyder expressed zeal over Cavill taking the role of Clark Kent: “In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen. I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry. He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield.”
Let’s be honest: Anthony Hopkins could read the phone book and people would buy a ticket to watch (I would). He’s a treasure to his profession and even in his most sub-par films, he’s never dull to watch. This is the case with his latest film, The Rite.
