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Casting Net: Adam Shankman comedy eyeing all-star cast. Plus: Jude Law, Michelle Pfeiffer, Gillian Anderson, Taran Killam
10 hours ago | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »
• Jason Bateman, Zac Efron, Goldie Hawn, Leslie Mann, Malin Akerman, and Jason Sudeikis are all in negotiations to star in the ensemble comedy This is Where I Leave You, author Jonathan Tropper’s adaptation of his own novel about four grown siblings who return home to grieve their deceased father. Adam Shankman is attach to direct. [Deadline, Variety]
• Michelle Pfeiffer is in talks to play Robert DeNiro’s wife in the dark comic thriller Malavita, about a mob family that moves to France under witness relocation, and falls back on old habits. Director Luc Besson adapted the script from Tony Benacquista’s unfortunately titled book Badfellas. »
- Adam B. Vary
Minka Kelly, Jackie Kennedy, film - Realbollywood.com News
25 May 2012 11:06 PM, PDT | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »
Washington, May 26: Minka Kelly has been reportedly roped in to play former Us first lady Jackie Kennedy in director Lee Daniels' next movie 'The Butler.'
According to IndieWire, the film has Forrest Whitaker as Eugene Allen, the late White House butler who served eight presidents between 1952 and 1986.
Others who have been cast for the movie are Oprah Winfrey as Allen's wife, David Oyelowo as his son, Matthew McConaughey as John F. Kennedy, Alan Rickman and. »
- Lohit Reddy
Casting Net: 'Thor 2,' 'Iron Man 3' land new villains. Plus: Anthony Hopkins, Bradley Cooper, Owen Wilson, Olivia Wilde
24 May 2012 6:28 PM, PDT | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »
• Mads Mikkelsen (Casino Royale) is in talks to torment the citizens of Asgard in Thor 2, as an unspecified villain who joins Tom Hiddleston’s Loki. Alan Taylor (Game of Thrones) will direct the film. [THR]
• Speaking of Thor 2, that sequel may stand in the way of Anthony Hopkins joining another sequel, Red 2. Hopkins would play a baddie in the latter film — which will star Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, and Catherine Zeta-Jones — but his involvement hinges on his ability to schedule around playing Odin in Thor 2. [Deadline]
• Elsewhere in the Marvel-verse, two actors have signed onto Iron Man 3, which just started filming this week. One is quite familiar: Jon Favreau will return to play Tony Stark bodyguard Happy Hogan, notable since Favreau passed the directing reins for the franchise to Shane Black (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang). »
- Adam B. Vary
Did Joshua Jackson Buy Diane Kruger an Engagement Gift?
24 May 2012 8:58 AM, PDT | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
Joshua Jackson spends $45,000 on jewelry for Diane Kruger - People Elton John hospitalized for serious respiratory infection - Us Weekly Watch Will Smith perform with his kids - HuffPost Entertainment Find out what critics think about The Paperboy - Hollywood Reporter Nicole Richie makes the long flight to Australia to see her husband - Lainey Gossip See hot new Kate Upton bikini pictures - TooFab Kanye West already feels like a Kardashian - Celebitchy Are stars sharing too much on Twitter? - The Daily Beast Seems like people are worried about Rihanna's wild lifestyle - BuzzFeed Get to know TV's Jim Parsons - The Insider Finally see what Joaquin Phoenix's crazy year was all about - Rotten Tomatoes You won't believe how much Brad Pitt's aviators at Cannes cost - Wonderwall Katie Couric meets the Queen at a garden party - Lifeline Live Minka Kelly is taking on »
- Lauren Turner
Matthew McConaughey set to play JFK - Realbollywood.com News
24 May 2012 8:14 AM, PDT | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »
Washington, May 24: Matthew McConaughey has been cast to play President John F. Kennedy in 'The Butler', the film's director has revealed.
According to the Screen Daily, the movie that is set to begin shooting this summer, is based on the life of Eugene Allen, a longtime White House employee whose role is played by Forest Whitaker.
The character of first lady Jacqueline Kennedy will be played by the actress Minka Kelly.
The rest of. »
- Rahul Kapoor
Minka and Matthew to Play Jackie and JFK
24 May 2012 8:07 AM, PDT | TheInsider.com | See recent The Insider news »
In some bombshell casting news, Minka Kelly and Matthew McConaughey have just been cast as Jackie Kennedy and John F. Kennedy.
What?!
Precious director Lee Daniels just revealed that the two will play the Kennedy couple in his upcoming project The Butler, which is based a Washington Post article by Wil Haygood on Eugene Allen, the late White House butler who served eight presidents during his tenure from 1952 to 1986. Forest Whitaker will play Allen, with Oprah Winfrey playing his wife. The presidential roles also serve up quite the ensemble cast with Alan Rickman playing Ronald Reagan, Jane Fonda playing Nancy Reagan (seriously, she's playing a conservative?!) and John Cusack playing Richard Nixon.
Related: Matthew McConaughey Strips Down for Esquire
But by far the biggest stretch is Matthew and Minka. Could you even see Matthew without the Texas twang and his party boy image to play the president of the United States?! And yes, Minka »
Casting: Wasikowska, Childers, Cook, Kelly
24 May 2012 7:05 AM, PDT | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
Tracks
Mia Wasikowska is set to star in John Curran's indie drama "Tracks" which Emile Sherman and Iain Canning will produce.
The true story follows a young woman, Robyn Davidson, who traveled more than 1,678 miles through the Australian desert in 1977. [Source: ]
Ambyr Childers (TV's "All My Children") has joined the cast of Jim Mickle's rural psychological thriller "We Are What We Are".
Wyatt Russell, Bill Sage and Julia Garner also star in the remake of the 2010 Mexican feature about a family of cannibals . Andrew D. Corkin and Nicholas Shumaker will produce. [Source: Deadline]
Mockingbird Lane
Mason Cook (TV's "The Middle") is set to co-star opposite Eddie Izzard and Charity Wakefield in the 'Munsters' reboot "Mockingbird Lane" at NBC.
Cook will play Eddie Munster, Lily and Herman’s only child, an earnest boy scout and budding werewolf. Bryan Fuller penned the pilot and is producing the series. »
- Garth Franklin
Morning Meme: Josh Hutcherson Buys a Tree House, Minka Kelly Is Jackie Kennedy, and Darren Criss Gets a Haircut
24 May 2012 5:16 AM, PDT | AfterElton.com | See recent AfterElton.com news »
Mockingbird Lane continues to show signs of life with the casting of Eddie Munster. Young Mason Cook is set to play the werewolf coming of age. He's not too cool with the change, and even tries to become a vegetarian.
Just five weeks before the scheduled release of G.I. Joe: Retaliation, the studio has pushed the film back to March 2013 for a 3D conversion. That ends the epic of Channing Tatum vs. Channing Tatum, since Magic Mike was set to release the same weekend. Ted, the Seth Macfarlane comedy about a raucous Teddy Bear has been slotted in as a replacement.
Investors led by New York State Comptroller Thomas Dinapoli are set to try and force ExxonMobile to institute workplace protections for Glbt employees. Mobile had protections before the merger, but Exxon axed that.
Alveda King is defending her remarks that Martin Luther King, Jr. would not have endorsed Glbt »
- lostinmiami
Matthew McConaughey is JFK and Minka Kelly is Jackie O in The Butler
24 May 2012 3:16 AM, PDT | WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news »
ScreenDaily sat down with director Lee Daniels, who is promoting "The Paperboy" at the Cannes Film Festival. Daniels revealed that he has cast Minka Kelly (The Roommate) to play Jackie Kennedy in his next film, called "The Butler," which already stars Matthew McConaughey as John F Kennedy. The story revolves around a White House butler, Eugene Allen (Forest Whitaker), who served eight American Presidents over the course of three decades. "It is ultimately a father son story with a civil rights backdrop," said the helmer. The rest of the cast includes Oprah Winfrey as Allen's wife, John Cusack as Richard Nixon, Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan, Jane Fonda as Nancy Reagan, and Cuba Gooding Jr, David Oyelowo, Lenny Kravitz and Terrence Howard. The plan is to begin filming on July 16th. »
Minka Kelly Slated To Play Jackie Kennedy In All-star Butler Tale
24 May 2012 1:11 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Minka Kelly is in talks to become the latest actress to tackle Jackie Kennedy on screen in a new film about a real-life White House butler.
A year after Katie Holmes hit the small screen as the fashion icon and socialite in controversial TV mini-series The Kennedys, Kelly is slated to play the former U.S. First Lady in Lee Daniels' upcoming film The Butler.
The movie chronicles the life and career of Eugene Allen, who served as the White House butler for 50 years.
The all-star cast includes Forest Whitaker as Allen and Oprah Winfrey as his wife, while Jane Fonda has signed on to portray another First Lady, Nancy Reagan.
Reports suggest Matthew McConaughey, Alan Rickman, John Cusack, Nicole Kidman and Daniels' Precious break-out star Lenny Kravitz will also have cameos in the film. »
Charlie's Angels (2011)
23 May 2012 10:31 PM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »
Network: ABC
Episodes: Eight but one didn't air (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: September 22, 2011 -- November 10, 2011
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Annie Ilonzeh, Minka Kelly, Rachael Taylor, Ramon Rodríguez, and Victor Garber.
TV show description:
Three young, beautiful women work for mysterious millionaire Charles "Charlie" Townsend (voice of Victor Garber), the owner of the Townsend Detective Agency who enlists them to solve crimes in Miami.
Abby Sampson (Rachel Taylor) is a wealthy socialite turned world-class thief. Her beauty has always turned heads but it's her quick wit and acerbic sense of humor that really makes her stand out.
She and her four older siblings grew up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in a world of privilege but, all that changed when her father was exposed as a »
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Minka Kelly to play Jackie Kennedy in 'The Butler'
23 May 2012 7:37 PM, PDT | Pop2it | See recent Pop2it news »
"Friday Night Lights" star Minka Kelly is set to play former First Lady Jackie Kennedy in the new film, "The Butler." Director Lee Daniels tells Screen Daily why he chose the project, which centers on Eugene Allen, the White House butler who served eight presidents.
Daniels says, "I connected with it because it is ultimately a father son story with a civil rights backdrop. In my lifetime there were separate water fountains, swimming pools and toilets for blacks. People forget that. This is such an exciting journey for me."
Forrest Whitaker will star as Allen, Oprah Winfrey as his wife, Mathew McConaughey as John F. Kennedy, John Cusack as Richard Nixon, Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan and Jane Fonda as Nancy Regan.
What do you think of the choice of Kelly to play Jackie? Can she pull off a role like this? Will it be better than Katie Holmes? Leave your thoughts below. »
- editorial@zap2it.com
Mia Wasikowska to Star in Tracks, Minka Kelly Joins The Butler
23 May 2012 6:24 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Two bits of casting news today for some lovely leading ladies (although only one of the roles is actually a lead). Here are the headlines: Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) is set to join Tracks for director John Curran (The Painted Veil). The Australian-set picture is based on Robyn Davidson's trek across the heart of the island continent. Minka Kelly (Friday Night Lights) will join Precious director Lee Daniels' historical drama, The Butler, based on the life of Eugene Allen, who served on the White House staff from 1952 to 1986. Hit the jump for more. Variety reports that Wasikowska is set to play Davidson, a young woman who traveled almost 1,700 miles across the desert of Australia. Davidson made the trek with four of her camels, becoming known internationally as, "The Camel Lady." Also accompanying Davidson were her faithful dog and Rick Smolan, a National Geographic photographer, who will be cast in the coming months. »
- Dave Trumbore
Casting Net: Minka Kelly heads to the White House. Plus, Gary Oldman and Rupert Grint
23 May 2012 5:41 PM, PDT | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »
• Friday Night Lights star Minka Kelly will play Jackie Kennedy in Lee Daniel’s upcoming film The Butler, which tells the story of White House butler Eugene Allen (played by Forest Whitaker) who served under eight presidents. The all-star cast also includes Oprah Winfrey, Matthew McConaughey (as John F. Kennedy), John Cusack, Alan Rickman, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr., David Oyelowo, Lenny Kravitz, and Terrence Howard. [Screen Daily]
• Gary Oldman (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) is set to play the bad guy again, this time as the scientist Norton who creates the titular cyborg in Jose Padilha’s upcoming remake of Robocop. Robocop »
- Laura Hertzfeld
How Do We Feel About Matthew McConaughey And Minka Kelly As JFK And Jackie O?
23 May 2012 4:30 PM, PDT | TheFabLife - Movies | See recent TheFabLife - Movies news »
All right, all right, looks like we’re going to see Matthew McConaughey and Minka Kelly in the White House sooner than we thought! You assumed they would be leaders of the free world at some point too, right? In our opinion that would make more sense than their latest roles, seeing as how Shame director Lee Daniels has cast the Killer Joe actor and Fright Night Lights actress as the famous couple in his sprawling historical drama The Butler. The film, starring Forrest Witaker, follows the life of a White House butler who worked under eight different presidents, including John Cusack as Richard Nixon, a casting choice which seems even crazi…actually, no. That still makes a little more sense than putting Minka in a pill box hat. Or McConaughey in a shirt that isn’t held together with tear-away snaps.
Maybe we’re just biased because the last time we saw these two, »
- Halle Kiefer
Zoe Saldana Spotted in Sinclair Jeans in New York City
23 May 2012 2:40 PM, PDT | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Zoe Saldana sported Sinclair Ellis flair jeans last night in New York City. ‘The Words’ actress is just one star, including Jessica Alba, Elizabeth Olsen, Ben Affleck, Mila Kunis, Minka Kelly, Kate Walsh, Gerard Butler and Olivia Wilde, who are fans of Sinclair jeans. The Sinclair Manufacturing Group is the latest collection of fashion impresario, Vincent Flumiani. The handcrafted denim collection is designed and produced in Los Angeles, using old world tailoring techniques. The finished selections are unique in their soul and connection to the wearer. Written by: Karen Benardello »
- Karen Benardello
Lenny Kravitz Reunites with 'Precious' Director for 'The Butler'
23 May 2012 1:25 PM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
Before Lenny Kravitz landed the role of Nurse John in the Oscar-winning 2009 film "Precious," directed by Lee Daniels, his film credentials were mostly comprised of soundtrack selections.
Now, he's a big star in "The Hunger Games," but for his next job, he's going back to his film roots and re-teaming with Lee Daniels for his next biopic piece "The Butler."
According to The Film Stage, Kravitz's role in the film is unconfirmed, but the story details the experience of eight-time presidential butler Eugene Allen, who was profiled in the Washington Post.
Allen worked in the White House from 1952-1986 and saw the arc of the Civil Rights movement transpire from within the presidential manor. Daniels calls the picture "ultimately a father-son story with a civil rights backdrop."
Minka Kelly was also recently added to the cast, and she'll portray former First Lady Jackie Kennedy.
Forest Whitaker will lead the picture as the butler, »
- Amanda Bell
Minka Kelly to Play Jackie Kennedy Opposite Matthew McConaughey's JFK in 'The Butler'
23 May 2012 12:51 PM, PDT | Fandango | See recent Fandango news »
There certainly hasn't been a shortage of actresses portraying Jackie Kennedy. Rachel Weisz, Roma Downey and Katie Holmes are just a few names who have played the wife of assassinated president John F. Kennedy. A new film from Precious director Lee Daniels has cast Friday Night Lights and The Roommate star Minka Kelly in the role opposite Matthew McConaughey who will play President Kennedy. The Butler is based on a Washington Post article by Wil Haygood and tells the story of Eugene Allen, the late White House butler who served eight presidents during his tenure from 1952-1986. Forest Whitaker is already set to portray Allen in a growing cast that include Oprah Winfrey as Allen's wife, David Oyelowo as his son, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrance Howard in undisclosed roles,...
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Minka Kelly and Lenny Kravitz Join Lee Daniels’ ‘The Butler’
23 May 2012 12:45 PM, PDT | The Film Stage | See recent The Film Stage news »
It’s been a busy time for Precious director Lee Daniels. His new film, The Paperboy, is screening tomorrow at Cannes and already, Daniels working on his next project. Earlier this week, Daniels announced that he and Paperboy star Nicole Kidman would be reuniting for the new film. Now, it’s been revealed that Minka Kelly (Friday Night Lights) and Lenny Kravitz (Precious, The Hunger Games) are the latest additions to his upcoming movie, The Butler. Kelly is set to play Jackie Kennedy while Kravitz’ role is currently unknown. [ScreenDaily via The Playlist]
The Butler focuses on Eugene Allen (Forest Whittaker), a man most famous for serving eight presidents from 1952-1986 as a White House Butler. Whittaker leads an all-star cast that, as of now, includes:
David Oyelowo as Allen’s son
Oprah Winfrey as Allen’s wife
- jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
Minka Kelly To Play Jackie Kennedy In Lee Daniels's The Butler
23 May 2012 11:47 AM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
The last time a young, brunette starlet was picked to play Jacqueline Onassis Kennedy, it was Katie Holmes, handed a job she wasn't especially well-suited for in the troubled TV miniseries The Kennedys. Lee Daniels's upcoming film The Butler has pretty much nothing in common with that project, except that as a chronicle of Eugene Allen's 50-year service as a butler in the White House, the Kennedys are going to stop by-- and he's, yes, casting another young brunette to play Jackie O. This time the job may go to Friday Night Lights star Minka Kelly, whom Lee Daniels told Screen Daily he's chosen to play the First Lady. She'd be joining a massive, mighty impressive cast that's already on board, including a few Lee Daniels veterans-- Oprah, who co-produced Daniels's Precious, is playing the wife of the titular butler; Matthew McConaughey, John Cusack and Nicole Kidman will »
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