Category Archives: Casting

Marvel Eyes Hugo Weaving as Red Skull In ‘Captain America’

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Jennifer Tomooka

In the latest The First Avenger: Captain America news, HeatVision is reporting that Hugo Weaving (Matrix, Lord of the Rings) is Marvel Studio’s first choice to star as the film’s villain, Red Skull. In the comic books, Red Skull is … Continue reading →

Posted in Casting, Marvel, Marvel Studios, Movies, News | Tagged Captain America, Chris Evans, Cloverfield, Fantastic Four, Garrett Hudland, Generation Kill, Hugo Weaving, Joe Johnston, John Krasinski, Marvel, Marvel Studios, Matrix, Mike Vogel, Red Skull, The First Avenger: Captain America, The Lord of the Rings, The Wolfman, Tron Legacy, Wilson Bethel | 4 Comments

Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds Pull A ‘Change-Up’

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Elisabeth Rappe

Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman are both very handsome men. Both are very funny men, too. If you put them together, would the result be a comedy that melts the screen in sheer charisma? We’ll find out, because according to … Continue reading →

Posted in Casting, Comedy, Movies, Universal Pictures | Tagged David Dobkin, Jason Bateman, Jon Lucas, Movies, Ryan Reynolds, Scott Moore, The Change-Up | 4 Comments

Danny McBride Gearing Up For ‘The Chadster’

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Matt Raub

For just about all of 2008, Danny McBride ended up being the most ubiquitous screen comedian out there based on his cameos in Fanboys, Drillbit Taylor, Pineapple Express, Tropic Thunder and more. Things got a little more quiet in 2009, … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Casting, Comedy, HBO, Movies, News, TV, Warner Bros | Tagged Danny McBride, Drillbit Taylor, Eastbound and Down, Hench, Land of the Lost, Pineapple Express, Shawn Harwell, todd phillips, Tropic Thunder, Warner Bros | Comments Off

Neil Patrick Harris Coming To ‘Glee’, Going To Be Evil

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Matt Raub

With Glee getting nominated for tons of awards since it’s premiere last spring, they’ve delivered time and time again with performances and guest spots. Many feel that the Kristen Chenoweth guest appearance last year was one of the best episodes … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th Century Fox, Casting, Comedy, Drama, Musicals, News, TV | Tagged Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog, Fox, Glee, Kristen Chenoweth, Musicals, Neil Patrick Harris, TV | 2 Comments

Coen Bros’ ‘True Grit’ Remake Finds Its Heroine

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Nat Almirall

The Coen Brothers’ latest film, a remake of the 1969 western True Grit, has found its Mattie Ross, the spunky teen who enlists the aid of alcoholic US marshal Rooster Cogburn to avenge her father’s murder. The role, played by … Continue reading →

Posted in Casting, Drama, Movies, News, Reboots and Remakes, Westerns | Tagged Casting, coen bros., hailee steinfeld, John Wayne, Matt Damon, Movies, Paramount, true grit, Westerns | 4 Comments

Five Actors Reportedly In the Running For ‘Captain America’ Role

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Chris Ullrich

Even though filming is still some time away, recently director Joe Johnston told MTV Splashpage a casting decision on who would portray Captain America in The First Avenger “was weeks away.” Well, weeks have gone by and according to Deadline … Continue reading →

Posted in Casting, Comics, Marvel, Movies, News | Tagged Captain America, Casting, Chace Crawford, Cloverfield, Comics, Friday Night Lights, Gossip Girl, Joe Johnston, John Krasinski, Marvel, Michael Cassidy, Mike Vogel, Movies, Scott Porter, Smallville, The First Avenger, The Office | 4 Comments

Ian McShane In Talks For Next ‘Pirates’ Movie

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Matt Raub

Now that Rob Marshall has settled in and Disney has confirmed that Johnny Depp will be returning for the fourth installment of Pirates of the Caribbean, currently entitled On Stranger Tides, the studio is now looking to fill the cast … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Casting, Disney, Movies, News, Prequels and Sequels, Rumor | Tagged Black Beard, Ian Mcshane, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Pirates of the Carribbean, Rob Marshall, Stranger Tides | 1 Comment

Mark Strong Confirmed As Sinestro In ‘Green Lantern’

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Chris Ullrich

It appears the search for Green Lantern‘s arch enemy Sinestro is finally at an end. Amid speculation that is was going to be Jackie Earle Haley and other confirmed casting news about the film, it now looks as if Sherlock … Continue reading →