Trailer For Zombie Rom-Com WARM BODIES

Jonathan Levine Could Direct Dead Spy Running For WB

Twitch reports Warner Bros. is currently in talks with Jonathan Levine (Warm Bodies, 50/50, Wackness) to direct Dead Spy Running. The social network generation spy thriller originally had McG attached to direct. Which seemed odd since they had well respected screenwriter Stephen Gaghan (Traffic, Syriana) handling the script with Jamie Moss. McG would later exit the project and with talks of Gaghan making his directing debut. I assume WB got scared after McG's flop with the spy rom-com This Means War.

Jonathan Levine is a director who is somewhat similar to Jason Reitman which would be a big bonus to the studio. Warner Bros. is always looking for new talented directors to nurture into making blockbusters. He's able to make drama, horror, suspense and comedy, it's hard to say the same of McG. Levin is also tapped into the generation of today and his casting selections reflect this as his films usually filled with talented actors rather than pretty faces. Yet, another massive difference between Jonathan and McG. This would also be a big step into the world of Hollywood blockbusters for Levine who is known for smaller scaled projects.

Warner Bros. has also been very skittish lately greenlighting rather large films. They've previously put an axe to Akira, Arthur And Lancelot and Paradise Lost. The studio might be aiming for more low budget films to fill their slots after the massive loss from Green Lantern last year. Dead Spy Running looks like it could be in that category.

FIRST LOOK: Jonathan Levine's Warm Bodies

Analeigh Tipton Joins Warm Bodies

Variety reports Analeigh Tipton (Crazy Stupid Love) has joined Jonathan Levine's (50/50, The Wackness) Warm Bodies along with Dave Franco (Superbad, 21 Jump Street) and Cory Hardrict (Battle: Los Angeles). They join Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Rob Cordry and John Malkovich (in talks).

Tipton gave an impressive performance in Crazy Stupid Love, somewhat stealing some of the heat from Emma Stone. So I'm all for seeing her in more high profile roles.

Teresa Palmer Joins Jonathan Levine's Warm Bodies

Variety reports a few additions to Jonathan Levine's (The Wackness, 50/50) adaptation of Isaac Marion's Warm Bodies. The zombie comedy stars Nicholas Hoult (Jack The Giant Killer, X-Men First Class) alongside him will be Australian actress Teresa Palmer (Take Me Home Tonight) and Rob Corddry (Hot Tub Time Machine). John Malkovich is talks for the role of the film's villain. Palmer and Hoult are also starring together in Mad Max: Fury Road, which has Tom Hardy in the role of Max.

Nicholas Hoult To Star In Jonathan Levine's Warm Bodies

A press release has gone out that Nicholas Hoult (Jack The Giant Killer, X-Men First Class) has been cast in Jonathan Levine's Warm Bodies. Based on the novel by Isaac Marion it focuses on a zombie who falls for a victim's girlfriend.

Levine is best known for his indie hit The Wackness along with the controversial cancer comedy 50/50 (Joesph Gordon-Levitt & Seth Rogen). Yet he also has a background in horror with the still unreleased All The Boys Love Mandy Lane.