Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain (A Most Violent Year) is set to star in political thriller Miss Sloane for Europacorp and FilmNation, Deadline reports. John Madden (Shakespeare In Love) is directing the film, which will see Chastain playing “a powerful lobbyist who sacrifices her career on Federal Hill in order to successfully pass an amendment enforcing […]
Jessica Chastain in talks for Sitting Bull drama Woman Walks Ahead
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Jessica Chastain is in talks to star in Woman Walks Ahead, which is being directed by Susanna White (Generation Kill) from a script by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, Locke). The film will see Chastain as Caroline Weldon, “a 19th-century Brooklyn artist and activist who moved to the Standing Rock […]
Jessica Chastain and Daniel Bruhl to star in The Zookeeper’s Wife
The Wrap has revealed that Daniel Bruhl (Rush) and Jessica Chastain (Interstellar) are to co-star in The Zookeeper’s Wife, for which Focus Features has acquired the US distribution rights. The film is based on Diane Ackerman’s novel of the same name, and is being directed by Niki Caro (Whale Rider). It tells the “true story […]
Jessica Chastain wants to play Beverly in It: Chapter 2
Jessica Chastain is on many people’s It: Chapter 2 grown-up Losers Club wish-list, and it appears that the actress is equally keen to play the grown-up Beverly Marsh in the blockbuster horror sequel. Speaking to Screenrant, Chastain said “Well, I love Andy and Barbara. I worked with them on Andy’s directorial debut, you know, his […]
Movie Review – Crimson Peak (2015)
Crimson Peak, 2015. Directed by Guillermo del Toro. Starring Jessica Chastain, Charlie Hunnam, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska. SYNOPSIS: In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away […]
DVD Review – A Most Violent Year (2015)
A Most Violent Year, 2015 Directed by J.C. Chandor. Starring Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Albert Brooks, Christopher Abbott, Jerry Adler and Matthew Maher. SYNOPSIS: An immigrant New York businessman tries to expand his company’s fortunes despite setbacks from rival firms, criminal gangs and an investigation from the District Attorney. Set in New York […]
Snow White prequel The Huntsman finds three new dwarfs
Universal Pictures has continued to push forward with its prequel tale to 2012’s Snow White and the Huntsman by adding three actors into the mix to form part of the new dwarfs set to feature in The Huntsman. Similarly to the original film, three British actors have been cast in the roles alongside the returning […]
Movie Review – A Most Violent Year (2014)
A Most Violent Year, 2014. Directed by JC Chandor. Starring Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Albert Brooks and Elyes Gabel. SYNOPSIS: In New York City 1981, an ambitious immigrant fights to protect his business and family during the most dangerous year in the city’s history. Opening with an explosive piece of violence, JC Chandor’s […]
Second Opinion – A Most Violent Year (2014)
A Most Violent Year, 2014. Written and Directed by J.C. Chandor. Starring Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola, Ashley Williams, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Elyes Gabel and Albert Brooks. SYNOPSIS: In New York City 1981, an ambitious immigrant fights to protect his business and family during the most dangerous year in the city’s history. […]
New clip from A Most Violent Year starring Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain
Fresh from winning Best Film of the Year from the National Board of Review, A24 Films has released a new clip from J.C. Chandor’s (All Is Lost) new film A Most Violent Year featuring Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis) and Jessica Chastain (Interstellar). Check it out below… SEE ALSO: Watch the trailer for A Most […]
