Keanu Reeves, Christina Hendricks And Jena Malone Join 'THE NEON DEMON'

Some big names have joined Nicolas Winding Refn's female-led horror film The Neon Demon.

Variety reports that Keanu Reeves (John Wick, Speed, Bram Stoker's Dracula), Christina Hendricks (Drive, Mad Men) and Jena Malone (Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Inherent Vice, Batman v Superman) have joined the cast.

Aussie actress Bella Heathcote (Dark Shadows) is also joining the film but might be lesser known to audiences.

The four additions join Elle Fanning and Abbey Lee who were previously cast in the film.

Details are slim but the film will be set within the world of modelling in L.A.

SOURCE: VARIETY

Abbey Lee Joining Elle Fanning In Nicolas Winding Refn's Horror Flick 'THE NEON DEMON'

Deadline is reporting that Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, The Pusher Trilogy) has found his second leading lady for his female-led horror flick The Neon Demon. Actress Abbey Lee will take role opposite Elle Fanning in the film which is said to take place within the world of young models and is set in Los Angeles.

The Australian model turned actress has already lined-up roles in large epics like George Miller's Mad Max: Fury Road and Alex Poryas' Gods of Egypt.


Refn recently confirmed in November that Cliff Martinez (Solaris, Traffic, Contagion) and Philippe Le Sourd (The Grand Master) would be teaming-up to score the film. Cliff previously worked with the director on both Drive and Only God Forgives.


I assume it'll be a mix of Tony Scott's The Hunger meets Only God Forgives.

SOURCE: DEADLINE

Chloe Moretz, Elle Fanning And Hailee Steinfeld Eyed For Jean Grey In X-MEN APOCALYPSE

TheWrap is reporting that three well-known actresses are being eyed for the role of Jean Grey in Bryan Singer's X-Men Apocalypse. They are Chloe Moretz (Kick-Ass, Let Me In, Hugo, Equalizer, Dark Shadows, 500 Days of Summer), Elle Fanning (Maleficent, We Bought A Zoo, Super 8, Benjamin Button) and Oscar nominated actress Hailee Steinfeld (Ender's Game, Pitch Perfect 2, True Grit). Production will begin in Montreal in the Spring, with a release date of May 27th, 2016.

Fox will need high profiled actors moving forward with the X-Men franchise. Considering Hugh Jackman could be exiting the Wolverine role after two more films. Jeff is betting that Hailee Steinfeld is the frontrunner, but Moretz and Fanning do have more awareness. This makes a bit of sense, as Hailee is in a similar point in her career that Jennifer Lawrence was when she joined First Class. I personally think all these choices are excellent, and hopefully this means Fox will indeed give us the Dark Phoenix Saga in the future. Steinfeld is the one actress out of the three that could actually benefit from the role, it also doesn't hurt he doesn't often make big films.

SOURCE: THEWRAP

Juno Temple Joins Disney's 'MALEFICENT' Starring Angelina Jolie And Elle Fanning

HeatVision reports that British actress Juno Temple (Dark Knight Rises) has joined the growing cast of Maleficent. Disney's live-action adaptation of Sleeping Beauty which stars Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning.

'MALEFICENT' Gets A Supporting Cast, Elle Fanning Confirmed For Aurora

HeatVision reports that a slew of British actors have joined Disney's Maleficent, their live-action adaptation of Sleeping Beauty. The new additions include Imelda Staunton (Vera Drake, Alice In Wonderland Harry Potter), Miranda Richardson (Harry Potter, Black Adder), Sam Riley (Control), Kenneth Cranham (Rome, Layer Cake) and Lesley Manville (Another Year). Sam Riley has the most interesting role of the bunch as he'll play Maleficent's (Jolie) right hand raven who can turn into a human being. Elle Fanning has finally been confirmed for the part of Princess Aurora with Sharlto Copley playing her father and Angelina Jolie the evil Maleficent.

Sharlto Copley Could Join 'MALEFICENT'

Deadline reports that South African actor Sharlto Copley (District 9) is in talks to take the role of King Stefan in Disney's Maleficent. Apparently, Jude Law had also been in the running for the role. Rumors also put Patrick Stewart, Judi Dench and Emma Thompson in the mix as well. Angelina Jolie stars in the title role while Elle Fanning is expected to take the role of Princess Aurora.

Elle Fanning In Talks For Princess Aurora In Disney's Maleficent

Twitch reports that the rising star Elle Fanning is now in talks to take the Sleeping Beauty role as Princess Aurora in Disney's Maleficent. The film produced by Joe Roth (Alice In Wonderland, Oz The Great And Powerful) has Angelina Jolie attached to play the villainous sorceress. Along with former production designer Robert Stromberg set to direct. Fanning has been having an amazing run of projects recently with roles in films like Benjamin Button, Somewhere, Super 8 and We Bought A Zoo.

UPDATE: HeatVision adds that Disney is looking for a June production start in London.

Elle Fanning & Kyle Chandler Join Super 8

J.J. Abrams (MI3, Star Trek) is starting to cast his Spielberg inspired Area 51 film Super 8. Vulture reports Elle Fanning (Somewhere) and Kyle Chandler have been cast in the film.