Mark Ruffalo ended his 2008 on a very sad note, so we're happy to report that the new year finds his directorial debut coming back together. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ruffalo's "Sympathy for Delicious" has attracted two new cast members in Orlando Bloom and Laura Linney. Bloom is replacing James Franco, who had to step out after the film was delayed due to Ruffalo's personal tragedy.
Written by Christopher Thornton, the story follows a paralyzed DJ who is struggling to survive on the streets of L.A. who turns to faith healing and mysteriously develops the ability to heal the sick. He can't heal his own paralysis, however, and it might have something to do with how readily he cashes in his gift to achieve his dreams of rock stardom.
Both Ruffalo and Thornton are taking roles in front of the camera as well as behind it. Thornton will play the paralyzed DJ, and Ruffalo a priest. Bloom will play the lead singer for a badass rock band. Linney will play his band's manager, a woman working hard to stay relevant in the 21st century music world.
It's certainly an unusual concept and an unconventional cast -- and maybe it will be a critical comeback for Bloom, who has seen his star fall a bit in recent years, and has kept a low profile following "Pirates of the Caribbean." As filming begins next week in Los Angeles, it won't be long before we find out.
Readers, are you interested in this indie rock story? Looking forward to seeing Bloom return to the big screen? Would Franco have made a better rock star? Debate in the comments below.
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