"The Tourist" has had quite a ride these past few months. Further back than that even. First it was a possible "Valkyrie" follow-up for Tom Cruise. Then Charlize Theron started negotiating to star alongside Cruise. Following a year of silence on the project, the news broke last month that Angelina Jolie was now in talks to replace Theron. And somewhere in there, "Terminator Salvation" star Sam Worthington stepped in to replace Cruise.

That's not even mentioning the director changes. Bharat Nalluri was originally set to direct, way back when Cruise was still on the project. He fell off somewhere in the past year, and "The Lives of Others" director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck only recently stepped in to possibly replace him. It turns out that that's not happening either. Now it seems that "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" director Alfonso Cuaron may be moving in to helm, and that he'll be joined by Johnny Depp, who will step into the role once occupied by Cruise, then Worthington. Whew. Read more...

Last week it was revealed that Angelina Jolie is well on her way to making "The Tourist" her next starring project. Today one more maybe has been revealed: "The Lives of Others" writer/director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. With key stars aligning around the movie, a 2011 release is looking likely.

Jolie's participation in "The Tourist" hinges on finding the right person to direct, Variety reports. Donnersmarck apparently fits the criteria, so expect the dominoes to fall if/when the director's participation is confirmed. Presuming everything works out, "Tourist" will be his first effort since his Oscar-winning work on "The Lives of Others" (2006). Read more...

A year ago, it seemed a remake of Jerome Salle's French thriller "Anthony Zimmer" was all set to begin filming in early 2009 with Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron starring and Bharat Nalluri ("The Crow: Salvation") directing. All of those players have now passed their respective hats though. The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Theron is out and will potentially be replaced by Angelina Jolie.

The English-language redo, which is titled "The Tourist," had already seen Cruise replaced with "Terminator Salvation" actor Sam Worthington. Reportedly Nalluri is also off the film and producers seek a filmmaker who will work well with Jolie. Interestingly enough, the female half of Brangelina just finished shooting the action/thriller "Salt," for which she had replaced Cruise in the gender-switched lead role. Read more...

Charlize Theron always gets the best costars, doesn't she? In the last year, she's starred or signed on opposite Will Smith, Viggo Mortensen, and Mark Wahlberg. Now it looks like she can add Tom Cruise to the glittering list. According to Variety, she's in talks to star opposite Cruise in "The Tourist," Bharat Nalluri's remake of the 2005 French thriller "Anthony Zimmer."

Theron will play a female Interpol agent who uses an American tourist in an attempt to discover the location of an elusive criminal, with whom she once had a torrid love affair. It's not clear whether Cruise will play the tourist, or the criminal -- but considering which role is in the title, we can probably guess who he is playing. Read more...

- George Clooney options “The Challenge,” about the trials and tribulations of Salim Hamdan, the bodyguard and driver of Osama bin Laden. (Variety)

- Tom Cruise eyes “The Tourist” as possible “Valkyrie” follow-up. (Variety)

- Dane Cook rips into the poster for his new film, “My Best Friend’s Girl,” makes hilarious reference to Britney Spears’ nether-regions. (MySpace)

- Brett Ratner spearheading effort to remake horror film, “Mother’s Day.” (ShockTilYouDrop)

- Russell Crowe, Leonardo DiCaprio thriller “Body of Lies” gets a new trailer. (Yahoo)