April 24, 2024

Cusack Joins “Cell” Film Adaptation

John Cusack is attached to star in the film adaptation of Stephen King's psychological thriller novel "Cell" at Cargo Entertainment. The story follows a father who sets out to find his wife and son in the wake of a catastrophic pulse transmitted via mobile phones. Adam Alleca ("The Last House On The Left") co-wrote the script with King. The … [Read more...]

Casting: Cusack, Hopkins, Fonda, Freeman

Grand Piano John Cusack ("The Raven") has signed on to star in Eugenio Mira's upcoming high-concept thriller "Grand Piano". Damien Chazelle penned the script and shooting begins this summer in Chicago and Alicante. The story follows a celebrated concert pianist (Elijah Wood) making a comeback performance when he discovers a note that demands he … [Read more...]

Cusack, Knoxville Go To A “Carnival”

John Cusack and Johnny Knoxville are teaming for Josh Stern's comedy "Carnaval" at Stone Village says The Hollywood Reporter. Cusack will play a sports scout sent to Rio de Janeiro during Carnaval to recruit the world’s best soccer player. The hook? If he signs the star, he will inherit the agency. Knoxville plays his best friend, a musician who … [Read more...]

Cage, Cusack Consider “Frozen Ground”

Nicolas Cage and John Cusack are in talks to headline the $ 27 million thriller "The Frozen Ground" for Emmett Furla Films and Amber Entertainment says Variety. The story centers on the investigation of Robert Hansen (Cusack), a respected family man who systematically abducted some two dozen women and flew them into the Alaskan wilderness where … [Read more...]