Robert Pattinson and Sean Penn may enter the 'Water'
Reese Witherspoon also on board Francis Lawrence's circus-themed flick
Robert Pattinson and Sean Penn may star in "Water for Elephants"
Robert Pattinson doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. The "Twilight" star already has "Eclipse," "Remember Me" and "Unbound Captives" in the can and is expected to begin shooting "Bel Ami" this spring. Now, the rising superstar is in talks to join Reese Witherspoon and possibly Sean Penn in Francis Lawrence's "Water for Elephants."
Variety reports the film will be based on Sara Gruen's best-selling historical novel that centers on a Cornell University veterinary student (Pattinson) who leaves college after his parents are killed and joins up with the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth traveling circus working as a vet. It's unclear who Witherspoon, who is fully committed to the project, and Pen would play.
A script still needs to be completed so whether "Water" can get in front of cameras in 2010 remains to be seen. Especially as Pattinson is expected to shoot "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" possibly as early as this fall.
As for Penn, "Water" may be one of the first projects he jumps into before returning from his self-imposed exile after winning the Best Actor Oscar for "Milk" almost a year ago.
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January 21, 2010 at 7:58PM EST Reply to CommentI'd guess Witherspoon would play Marlena and Penn would play August. Not a big fan of any of the three actors mentioned here, but I think all three might actually be a good fit for this.
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January 27, 2010 at 2:57PM EST Reply to CommentUnbound Captives hasn't been filmed yet.