New ‘Cloud Atlas’ Character Profiles Span The Ages

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As well as the release of the first trailer for writer/directors Lana Wachowski, Andy Wachowski, and Tom Tykwer’s upcoming adaptation of David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas this month, the film’s official website have now released a number of images of the film’s cast, showing that some of the film’s actors take on multiple roles and characters across the centuries that the film spans.

The incredible cast for this film includes Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Doona Bae, Ben Whishaw, James D’Arcy, Xun Zhou, Keith David, David Gyasi, Susan Sarandon, and Hugh Grant, most of whom can be seen in the new images which include Grant as a futuristic tribesman, Hanks as a gangster, and Berry as a white woman. What a combination, right?

Casting Catch-Up: Simon Pegg, James D’Arcy, Idris Elba, & More!

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With some more great casting stories this week, if you’re a fan of the British psychological crime drama television series Luther then you’re definitely in for a treat. With some brilliant sounding TV pilots coming up and a few interesting films in the works, carry on reading to find out the ongoings of Simon Pegg, James D’Arcy, Idris Elba, Minnie Driver, Ruth Bradley, Neil Cross and Ewan Bremner. You won’t be disappointed.

Stunning New Clip for Madonna’s W.E.

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With Madonna winning a Golden Globe for her song “Masterpiece” which features in her latest film W.E. over the weekend, we have a new clip featuring British actors James D’Arcy (Age of Heroes) and Andrea Riseborough (Brighton Rock) as King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson.