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Olivia Wilde, Russell Crowe 'Rush' To Ron Howard

Posted 10/5/11 12:22 pm EST by in Casting Call


Olivia WildeRon Howard is a hot commodity in Hollywood right now after his ambitious approach to both the "Arrested Development" film and television series and the failed "The Dark Tower" adaptation. His next movie is the Formula One racing drama "Rush," and it just landed its latest high caliber talent.

Deadline is reporting that Olivia Wilde is the latest actress to join Howard's newest film. She'll play 1970s supermodel Suzy Miller, who ends up falling in love with and marrying main character James Hunt. "Thor" star Chris Hemsworth plays Hunt, and Deadline has learned that Howard hopes to recruit Russell Crowe to the film as well.

Check out the rest of today's casting news after the jump!

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Zooey Deschanel Is Ada Lovelace, Daniel Dae Kim Plays 'Deathgames' In Today's Dailies -- 4/21/10

Posted 4/21/10 4:30 pm EST by in Dailies


Zooey Deschanel-- Zooey Deschanel is Ada Lovelace in "Enchantress of Numbers," a new biopic about the math genius directed by Bruce Beresford. Billy Crudup co-stars as her husband William King, while Toby Jones has been cast as mathematician and philosopher Charles Babbage. [Production Weekly]

-- "Lost" actor Daniel Dae Kim is keeping busy. He's already signed on for the "Hawaii Five-O" television remake and now he's slated to star in "Deathgames" as a Kendo master opposite the previously cast Samuel L. Jackson and Kellan Lutz. [Heat Vision] Read More...

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Billy Crudup, Alan Arkin And Greg Kinnear Join 'The Convincer'

Posted 2/2/10 8:00 am EST by in News


It's relatively quiet in Hollywood this morning, as entertainment outlets everywhere prep themselves to read, absorb and comment on the soon-to-be-announced Oscar nominations. There's some news though, including this kickass casting announcement for an upcoming indie crime drama.

Billy Crudup, Alan Arkin and Greg Kinnear are all signed on for "The Convincer," Variety reports. Shooting will commence on February 8 in "the Minneapolis area." The movie comes from director Jill Sprecher, who co-wrote the script with her sister Karen. Read More...

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Blowing Candles Out For Action Heroes And Oscar Winners In This Week's Birthday Bash

Posted 7/6/09 9:00 am EST by in Birthday Bash


Sylvester StalloneJust as everyone has an opinion, a favorite meal and a nose — albeit a fake one at times — so too does everyone have a birthday. Even celebrities. Here at Birthday Bash, it’s my mission to salute the fine actors, filmmakers and other Hollywood heroes that are celebrating their special day this week. After all, it’s cheaper than mailing a cake.

This week's Birthday Bash is highlighted by an iconic action star, a recent comic book hero and one of the most reputable actors of our time. Read More...

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Johnny Depp's 'Public Enemies' Will Leave Out FBI Chief's Cross-Dressing

Posted 3/17/09 11:01 am EST by in News


Billy CrudupAs anyone who has seen “Stage Beauty” will remember, Billy Crudup is not above slipping into women’s clothing when his art demands it. So now, with the new trailer for his upcoming flick “Public Enemies” burning up the Internet, we just had to ask: How comprehensive is his portrayal of FBI founder (and supposed cross-dresser) J. Edgar Hoover?

“I won’t be [cross-dressing] – well, not on film,” Crudup said of the flick, which casts him alongside Johnny Depp and Christian Bale.

With a grin he insisted that between takes in his trailer, however, all bets were off: “I like to do my due-diligence and really get into the character.” Read More...

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