After giving a part that was originally intended for Mel Gibson to Liam Neeson, "The Hangover Part II" director Todd Phillips has changed things up yet again.
Over the weekend Variety reported that Phillips, while editing the comedy, decided to cut the scene that immediately followed Neeson's. The only problem was that Neeson's scene required both a re-write and a re-shoot. Since Neeson was tied up in London filming "Clash of the Titans 2," Phillips had to find a replacement. He chose Nick Cassavetes, who will now play the tattoo artist in Bangkok that the Wolf Pack run into in their midst of their shenanigans.
Check out the rest of today's casting news after the jump, including Michael Shannon snagging the role of the villainous Zod in the "Man of Steel," Jessica Biel closing in on the "Total Recall" reboot and more!
Michael Shannon To Play A Baddie (Shocker!) In "Man of Steel"
The cast for Zack Snyder's upcoming "Superman" reboot, "Man of Steel," continues to grow in strength. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar-nominee Michael Shannon has signed on to play Superman villain General Zod. Shannon now joins Amy Adams, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, and, of course, Henry Cavill, who will play Superman.
"Social Network" Actor Josh Pence, A Rising Star For "Dark Knight"
Josh Pence may not have had his face seen in the Academy Award-winning "The Social Network" (he played Tyler Winklevoss, against Armie Hammer, whose face was superimposed on his in the final cut), but things are going to be a little different this time around. Pence will most certainly been seen in "The Dark Knight Rises," in which, as THR reported, he'll play a young Ra's Al Ghul.
Jessica Biel: A Total Recall?
According to Variety, Jessica Biel is getting close to landing one of the two female leads (for either the character of Lori or Melina) for the remake of "Total Recall." Biel would play opposite Colin Farrell, who is taking over the role that was originated by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1990 action flick. No word yet on who the other actress that will fill the other female role will be.
Tobey Maguire To Partake In A "Life of Pi"
Before he takes on the heavy duty of playing Nick Carraway in the big screen adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," Tobey Maguire will first take on a bit part in Ang Lee's take on the best-seller "Life of Pi." In it, Maguire will play the journalist who interviews an adult Pi after his harrowing voyage to America, according to THR.
Willem Dafoe Gets Spooky (Shocker!) In "Odd Thomas"
Willem Dafoe will help in the re-telling of Dean Koontz's ghostly story called "Odd Thomas," about a man who can communicate with the dead and senses malevolent forces. THR reports that Dafoe will play the local police chief who knows about the man's powers. The chiller, which is being directed by Stephen Sommers, will begin shooting later this year.
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