Legendary actor Robert Redford is the latest addition to the cast of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, which is due for release in April 2014. Redford is known for starring in a variety of classic films, ranging from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to The Sting, and took home his only Oscar for Best Director in 1981 for Ordinary People. There aren't many details as to who he will be playing, but it will apparently be a high ranking agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. The film already has a stellar cast, with Chris Evans obviously leading the film as Captain America. New castmembers include Emily VanCamp ("Revenge") as Sharon Carter, Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker) as The Falcon and Frank Grillo (The Grey) as Crossbones. Samuel L. Jackson, Colbie Smulders, Scarlett Johansson, Hayley Atwell, Toby Jones and Sebastian Stan are also expected to return for the film. The sequel will be directed by The Russo Brothers.
Obviously, adding a major actor like Redford is something worth paying attention to. I'm cautiously optimistic about this film as I really enjoyed the original Captain America film, but superhero sequels don't always have the best track record. But I've enjoyed the casting so far for the film, and with Redford signing on I have a (small) boost of confidence in the film. Here's hoping The Winter Soldier will be more The Dark Knight and less Iron Man 2.
After the jump, check out news regarding a Hitchcock remake, Denzel Washington's next film and more...
In other news...
- Nikolaj Arcel, who directed the Oscar nominated Denmark film A Royal Affair will be making his English language debut with a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca. The film will be written by Steven Knight (Eastern Promises) and, just like the classic, will follow an Englishman haunted by the death of his first wife. Rebecca has the distinction of being the only Hitchcock film to be honored by the Academy Awards, winning Best Picture in 1941.
- It looks like Denzel Washington's next film, The Equalizer has finally found a director in Antoine Fuqua. The film, which is loosely inspired by an 80s television series by the same name, about a private detective available for hire. Previously Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive) was set to direct the film, but dropped out. Fuqua memorably directed Washington to an Oscar win in Training Day and most recently helmed Olympus Has Fallen, which was released this weekend.
- In honor of legendary director Akira Kurosawa's birthday, Hulu will offer 24 of his films for free through their screening service this Saturday. Films available include classics like Seven Samurai, Rashomon and High & Low. This is a huge deal for any cinephile and I will definitely be trying to take advantage of it.
- Finally, Stephen Amell has been offered the male lead in the highly anticipated Fifty Shades of Grey film. The "Arrow" star has apparently met with producers to discuss the role in the erotic thriller, and is by far the most legitimate casting news made so far. Actresses rumored for the female lead include Mila Kunis (who is apparently passionate about the role), Emma Watson (who is not interested) and Shailene Woodley (who supposedly turned it down).
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