The trailer for Darren Aronofsky's latest film, "Black Swan," has debuted on Apple Trailers. The story is of Nina (Natalie Portman), a young New York City ballet dancer, whose status is threatened by the arrival of Lily (Mila Kunis). As the two compete with each other for the spotlight in Swan Lake and their director's affections, Nina taps into an inner darkness that she cannot contain as it strives to overcome her.
View the trailer here!
In other news, actress Rooney Mara has officially been selected for the highly coveted role of Lisbeth Salander in the American adaptation of the popular Stieg Larsson novel "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and its sequels "The Girl Who Played With Fire" and "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest." Speculation has gone on for months over which Hollywood ingenue would nab the role. Many were predicting Kristen Stewart or Carey Mulligan, but ever since the director announced he wanted a relatively unknown actress, all bets have been off. Mara has most recently been seen in the remake of "Nightmare on Elm Street" and will soon be starring in "The Social Network" along with fellow up-and-comer Andrew Garfield.
Ian McEwan's 2007 bestseller "On Chesil Beach" is headed for the big screen in what I can only call a collaboration the likes of which I could usually only fantasize about. McEwan has written the screenplay himself (which is good because I don't know how this novel can be adapted without an NC-17 rating, anyone who's read it knows what I'm talkin' bout). He has long said in interviews that his dream team for the film version is Sam Mendes at the helm with Carey Mulligan as its lead. And Ian McEwan is a man who gets what he wants, this case being no exception.
The novel is about a young married couple on their wedding night facing their fears and insecurities as they move ever closer to what will be their first sexual encounter. Carey Mulligan will portray the young bride, Florence, and is in fact learning how to play the violin in preparation for the role (which is that of a gifted concert violinist). Her husband, Edward, has yet to be cast. Filming will most likely begin in late fall.
I suppose that's all for now. I really just wanted an excuse to post that "Black Swan" trailer. (Does that not look crazy?)
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