Fast Six
A source claims “Doctor Who” and “Fright Night” star David Tennant has been in talks with director Justin Lin for a small role in the upcoming sixth “Fast and Furious” feature. [Source: Latino Review]
The Bouncebacks
Ashley Bell (“The Last Exorcism”) has joined the cast of the rom-com “The Bounceback” which centers on two former couples who return to their hometown of Austin on an angst-ridden weekend.
Bell will play the ex-girlfriend of Michael Stahl-David’s character. Sara Paxton and Addison Timlin also star. [Source: The Hollywood Reporter]
Snake & Mongoose
Noah Wyle has joined the cast of Wayne Holloway’s drag-racing biopic “Snake & Mongoose”. Wyle plays the Mattel executive who created the sport’s first commercial tie-in.
Jesse Williams and Richard Blake star as drag racing legends Don “The Snake” Prudhomme and Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen, who were longtime friends as well as rivals. [Source: Chicago Tribune]
The Midnight Game
Renee Olstead (“The Secret Life of the American Teenager”) has joined the cast of A.D. Calvo’s indie horror project “The Midnight Game” which is currently shooting in Connecticut.
The story follows a group of teenagers who make the tragic mistake of playing with witchcraft. [Source: Variety]
42
John C. McGinley has joined the cast of the Jackie Robinson biopic “42” from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures.
McGinley will play the role of Red Barber, the iconic radio broadcaster for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Shooting kicks off this month in Chattanooga and Atlanta. [Source: Variety]
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