CASTING NEWS: Bradley Cooper, Ellen Page, Omar Sy, Uma Thurman, Woody Harrelson

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Bradley Cooper to Star in Thriller AMERICAN BLOOD
Ellen Page in Talks to Join John Belushi Biopic
Omar Sy Joins JURASSIC WORLD
Uma Thurman to Star in AMERICAN ULTRA
Woody Harrelson Joins Heist Thriller TRIPLE NINE

Bradley Cooper to Star in Thriller 'AMERICAN BLOOD'

Bradley Cooper ("The Hangover") is attached to star in the crime thriller "American Blood", an adaptation of the novel written by Ben Sanders. The film's story, adapted by Andrew Sodroski ("Holland, Michigan"), follows "Marshall Grade, an NYPD officer turned mob informant, who, while living in the witness protection program in New Mexico, is pulled into a dangerous investigation involving a missing woman." "American Blood" will be released fall 2015 and since the book is the first in a potential series, the film will likely be the first in a franchise.

Ellen Page in Talks to Join John Belushi Biopic

Ellen Page ("Juno") is in negotiations to play the role of Belushi's wife, Judith Jacklin, in an upcoming biopic written and directed by Steve Conrad ("The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"), based on the book "Belushi" by Belushi Pisano and Tanner Colby. The film will chronicle "Belushi's rise to fame in the late '70s, from 'Saturday Night Live' to his starring turns in 'Animal House' and 'The Blues Brothers'". At age 33, Belushi died of a fatal drug overdose. Judith Jacklin, now known as Judy Belushi Pisano was "Belushi's loving high school girlfriend who eventually married the comedian and was left devastated by his death". The film also stars Emile Hirsch and it's produced by one of Belushi's best friends and close collaborators, Dan Aykroyd.

Omar Sy Joins 'JURASSIC WORLD'

"The Intouchables" star Omar Sy has joined the cast of "Jurassic World", the fourth film in the "Jurassic Park" franchise. No details have been released about the actor's role, which is pretty much the standard with this ultra-secretive reboot. The new installment is co-written and directed by Colin Trevvorow ("Safety Not Guaranteed") and it stars Chris Pratt, Irrfan Khan, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio and Jake Johnson. Omar Sy can also be seen in Bryan Singer's "X-Men: Days of Future Past". "Jurassic World" opens in theaters on June 12, 2015.

Uma Thurman to Star in 'AMERICAN ULTRA'

Uma Thurman ("Kill Bill") is in talks to join the cast of the action comedy "American Ultra". The film also stars Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart" and it's directed by Nima Nourizadeh ("Project X") from a script penend by Max Landis ("Chronicle"). The story follows "an unmotivated stoner named Mike (Eisenberg) who lives with his girlfriend (Stewart) in a small, sleepy town. One night, their lives take an unexpected turn when Mike's past comes back to haunt him, and he becomes the target of a government operation set to wipe him out." Uma Thurman will play "a government worker who spearheaded a secret program to create sleeper warriors, and now that someone wants to kill her creation, she will fight back like a momma bear protecting her cub." Filming begins on April 14th.

Woody Harrelson Joins Heist Thriller 'TRIPLE NINE'

Woody Harrelson ("True Detective") is set to join the cast of "Triple Nine", a thriller directed by John Hillcoat ("Lawless") and scripted by Matt Cook. The story focuses on "a crew of dirty cops [who are] blackmailed by the Russian mob to execute a virtually impossible heist. The only way to pull it off is to manufacture a 999, police code for “officer down”. Their plan is turned upside down when the unsuspecting rookie they set up to die foils the attack, triggering a breakneck, action-packed finale filled with double-crosses, greed and revenge." The film will also star Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kate Winslet, Michael B. Jordan, Aaron Paul, Teresa Palmer and Gal Gadot. Production is expected to begin this summer.

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