“The Paperboy” star John Cusack to join Stephen King's “Cell” November 2, 2012 - 21:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - John Cusack is attached to star in the movie adaptation of Stephen King's novel Cell, Digital Spy said. The Paperboy actor will take on the lead role of Clayton Riddell, an American artist attempting to reunite with his son following an apocalyptic event. Cell's plot sees the majority of the world's population turned into mindless, vicious animals by a mysterious signal transmitted over mobile phones. The Last House On The Left scribe Adam Alleca co-wrote the screenplay with King, and Cargo Entertainment are on board to produce the project, reports Screen Daily. Cusack previously starred in another King adaptation, 1408, alongside Samuel L Jackson. The movie is considered one of the better films inspired by the author's work. A director for Cell is expected to be appointed soon. Partner news  Top stories The museum artifacts were moved to a place of safety after the fire was put out; reconstruction works are currently in progress. Oldman made his directorial debut in 1997 with the critically-acclaimed family drama "Nil by Mouth." Yuri Shevchukexpressed a wish to meet representatives of the Armenian rock, noting it as one of the key goals of his visit. The Hunger Games star joins a cast featuring John Malkovich, Ben Kingsley, Michael Sheen and Teresa Palmer.   Partner news |  Latest news Bombs flatten police station in Libya’s Benghazi  Last month the station was set on fire in a possible act of revenge for the killing of a man in an attack on police nearby.New safety requirements for Japan atomic plants formally approved The new requirements approved by nuclear watchdog will take effect on July 8, when operators will be able to apply for inspections.Flash floods in France's southwest lead to evacuations "The Sanctuaries are closed apart from the Upper Basilica," the local prefecture of the Haute-Garonne area said in a statement.Dolce and Gabbana get jail sentence for tax evasion The pair were not at the trial and deny the charges. They are accused of hiding millions of euros from Italian tax authorities. |
