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Casting News: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Sam Rockwell

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 11:30AM - By

sandlerjames Casting News: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Sam Rockwell

So many films! So, many role! Let’s see who is signing up for what…

  • Together again! Adam Sandler and Kevin James are teaming up for an upcoming Columbia Pictures comedy. Joining Sandler and James will be SNL alumni Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider.  This will be the first time that all five actors have shared screen time in the same film. [Variety]
  • The star of the NBC series Chuck is hitting the big screen. Zachary Levi will join the sequel to the 2007 surprise hit Alvin and the Chipmunks. Levi will star as Jason Lee’s cousin in the film. “Also new to the franchise will be the Chipmunks’ rivals, the Chipettes — Brittany, Jeanette and Eleanor — who were introduced in the 1980s animated TV series. ”  [THR]
  • The legal drama Betty Anne Waters is getting some rock solid talent added to its cast. Sam Rockwell has signed on to co-star in the film that’s currently lead by two time Oscar winner Hilary Swank. Rockwell will play Swank’s brother, who’s serving a life prison sentence for his involvement in a robbery/homicide. [THR]

Who are you most excited to see in a new film?

Jeffrey Dean Morgan Becomes a ‘Resident’

Friday, January 30, 2009 11:00AM - By

deanmorgan Jeffrey Dean Morgan Becomes a Resident

Watchmen alumn Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Comedian) has just signed on for another film project where he”ll be playing a darker, more disturbing character. According to THR, Morgan will co-star alongside two time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank in the thriller The Resident. Swank will play a young doctor who moves into an apartment building, in which Morgan is her landlord. Unfortunately, he’s a psycho who has developed a serious obsession with her and the two engage in ”a terrifying game of cat and mouse.”

More on the film after the jump.

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