Monday, 8 August 2011
'Game Of Thrones' Gets Two New Actors, Russell Crowe Joins 'Broken City'
The casting announcements are coming as surely as winter for season two of "Game of Thrones." The latest two additions are Hannah Murray and Roy Dotrice, Winter Is Coming is reporting. Murray will play Gilly, a young woman encountered north of the Wall, while Dotrice plays Pyromancer Hallyne, a man who will work alongside Tyrion Lannister. Fans will recognize Dotrice as the narrator for the first three "Song of Ice and Fire" audiobooks. Production on "Game of Thrones" season two begins this month in Belfast and Malta. Check out the rest of today's casting news after the jump! Russell Crowe Heads To A "Broken City" Russell Crowe is getting into some dirty business in Allen Hughes' "Broken City." Deadline is reporting the "Gladiator" star has signed on opposite Mark Wahlberg in the upcoming noir drama. He'll play a mayor who hires Wahlberg's private detective to investigate whether his wife is cheating on him. As Wahlberg looks deeper into the mayor's personal life, he discovers the official has been up to some underhanded dealings. Production is set to begin in November. Bryan Cranston Joins "World War Z" Bryan Cranston may be busy "Breaking Bad," but that doesn't mean he has no time to fight zombies in "World War Z." The Hollywood Reporter has learned Cranston is in negotiations for a small role in Brad Pitt's post-apocalyptic thriller. The part is "small but flashy," but the entertainment news site didn't have any more details about Cranston's role. "World War Z" is currently in production and is directed by Marc Forster. Kevin James May Play Himself In "Frank And Francis" The Playlist has learned there may be a role for Kevin James in Charlie Kaufman's latest, "Frank and Francis." At least, there's the role of Kevin James that the news site is assuming could be played by the "Zookeeper" star. He also is in talks to join the indie family drama, "Little Boy," which costars Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin and David Henrie. Matthew McConaughey And Reese Witherspoon Join "Mud" "Take Shelter" director Jeff Nicholas has assembled quite the cast for his flick, Deadline is reporting. Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon and Tye Sheridan are all in negotiations to join the drama. "Mud" follows the story of a charismatic fugitive (McConaughey) who becomes friends with a 14-year-old named Mud (Sheridan) who helps him try to reunite with his soulmate, Juniper (Witherspoon). No news yet on when the film goes into production. Tell us your thoughts on today's Casting Call in the comments section below or on Twitter!
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