Michael Keaton To Play Villain In ROBOCOP

Deadline reports that Michael Keaton (Batman, Jackie Brown) has landed the villain role in Robocop. The role originally had been linked to Hugh Laurie but has since gone to Keaton. The rest of the cast includes Joel Kinnaman (The Killing, Snabba Cash), Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, Abbie Cornish, Jennifer Ehle, Jay Baruchel and Michael K. Williams.

Clive Owen Could Replace Hugh Laurie In ROBOCOP Remake

Deadline reports that talks with Hugh Laurie to play the villain in Robocop have broken down. It was expected Hugh would play Dick Jones an evil corrupt company executive who is slighted by the creation of Robocop who threatens his side businesses. A group of backup actors will likely now be contacted they name Clive Owen (Sin City, Children of Men) as one of the possible people. The current cast includes Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Samuel L. Jackson, Abbie Cornish, Jay Baruchel, and Jackie Earle Haley. Other possible additions include Jennifer Ehle and Michael K. Williams.

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Fares Fares Joins Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty

Everyone involved with Safe House seems to be scoring some prime gigs recently. THR reports Fares Fares best known for roles in the previously mentioned film has landed a high profiled part in Kathryn Bigelow's (Hurt Locker) Zero Dark Thirty, formerly known as Kill Bin Laden. It's been stated while his role is unknown he'll be playing one of the "good guys". While he did play an excellent antagonist in Safe House he was definitely playing a military man.

The growing cast is littered with well known and soon to be well known actors. It includes Jason Clarke (Brotherhood, Public Enemies, Wettest County), Joel Edgerton (Warrior, Animal Kingdom), Jessica Chastain (The Help, The Debt), Mark Strong (RockNRolla), Edgar Ramirez (Domino, Carlos), Kyle Chandler (Argo, King Kong), Jennifer Ehle (Contagion), Harold Perrineau (28 Weeks Later), Chris Pratt (Moneyball), Nina Arianda (Win Win, Midnight In Paris) and Nash Edgerton (Attack of The Clones, Revenge of The Sith).

Jennifer Ehle And Nash Edgerton Join Kathryn Bigelow's Bin Laden Film

EW reports that Jennifer Ehle (Contagion) and Nash Edgerton (Joel's brother) have landed roles in the untitled Bin Laden/SEAL Team 6 film. Ehle is best known for a recent part in Contagion while Nash is mostly known for stunt work. Notably, he doubled for Ewan McGregor in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of The Sith. His brother Joel also had a role in prequels as Uncle Owen. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow (Hurt Locker), the film focuses on true events that lead to the death of the terrorist leader. It's cast already includes Jason Clarke (Wettest County, Public Enemies), Joel Edgerton (Warrior), Jessica Chastain (The Debt), Kyle Chandler (King Kong), Mark Strong , Edgar Ramirez (Domino, Che) and Chris Prat (Moneyball). The action thriller is set for a December 2012 release date.

A Stellar Cast Being Put Together For Kathryn Bigelow's Next Film

Deadline reports that Kathryn Bigelow next film with the new title of Untitled Commando Film (Kill Bin Laden) could end up with serious talent attached to it. Jason Clarke (Wettest County, Public Enemies) is now confirmed for the lead role and the rest of the names in the mix are equally enticing. Previously Joel Edgerton had been linked to the project but he isn't on this list. He may have passed to focus on other offers.

The names that do appear include Tom Hardy (Warrior), Idris Elba (Prometheus), Guy Pearce (Hurt Locker, Memento), Rooney Mara, Jennifer Ehle (Contagion, King's Speech, Sunshine) and Nina Arianda (Midnight In Paris). A solid cast which won't break the bank allowing a solid thriller to come out and will likely end up in the awards race. Hardy has been on fire in the last couple of month choosing his directors and projects very carefully. Elba is always a great addition to any cast and I'm dying to see him in Prometheus. Rooney of course is gathering a lot of early praise and even Oscar buzz for her upcoming performance in David Fincher's The Girl With The Dragon tattoo. Jennifer had some really touching and powerful scenes in Steven Sodgerbergh's Contagion, here's hoping this is a larger role for her.