WHAT'S HOT?

Jessica Biel to Be Bradley Cooper's Ex in 'The A-Team'

September 16, 2009 04:56:52 GMT

Plus, Sharlto Copley of 'District 9' is confirmed to be in final negotiations to star as 'Howling Mad' Murdock in the Joe Carnahan's TV-to-film adaptation.
Jessica Biel
See larger image
© Bob Charlotte/PR Photos

A female lead role for TV-to-film adaptation "" could fall onto the lap of . According to The Hollywood Reporter (THR), the Larita Whittaker of "" is in talks to star opposite the already-signed cast, , and Quinton Jackson aka Rampage Jackson.

Should a deal is finalized, the 27-year-old movie beauty will star as the Army general pursuing the mercenary team who also happens to be the former lover of Cooper's Faceman. The role won't be her first in the shoes of a military officer. She had portrayed Navy pilot Lieutenant Kara Wade in 2005's "".

In addition to Biel's casting news, THR also confirmed circulating rumor that linked to the role of H.M. 'Howling Mad' Murdoch, the Army's best chopper pilot who is also suffering from delusions, memory loss, and hallucinations. The publication reported that the star of hit summer movie "" is in final negotiations for the part originated by Dwight Shultz.

"The A-Team" is a big screen adaptation to the popular '80s NBC series of the same name. Joe Carnahan has been appointed to direct the film as well as to polish the Skip Woods' script along with writer Brian Bloom. Shooting begins this fall in Vancouver, Canada. 20th Century Fox aimed for a U.S. release on June 11, 2010.



Post Your Comments


Screen Name
Comment
 
 
 
Follow us on Twitter