Ambyr Childers Joins Gangster Squad

Deadline reports that newcomer Ambyr Childers has joined Ruben Fleischer's (Zombieland) Gangster Squad. Ambyr recently landed a role in Paul Thomas Anderson's (Boogie Nights, There Will Be Blood) The Master playing the daughter of a faith leader played by Philip Seymore Hoffman.

The film currently stars Ryan Gosling, Josh Brolin, Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Emma Stone, Anthony Mackie, Mireille Enos (The Killing), Michael Pena, Josh Pence (Dark Knight Rises, Social Network), Giovanni Ribisi and Robert Patrick (Terminator 2).

Emma Stone In Talks For Gangster Squad

ShowBlitz reports that Emma Stone (Amazing Spider-Man, Zombieland, Superbad) is in talks for the role of Jean in Gangster Squad. The film already boasts an interesting group of actors which includes Ryan Gosling, Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Anthony Mackie, Giovanni Ribisi and Michael Peña. The mob-drama focuses on the takedown of L.A. gangster Mickey Cohen (Penn).

Anthony Mackie & Michael Peña Join Gangster Squad, Plus Actresses Audition

Warner Bros' Gangster Squad is quickly becoming one of the studio's films to look out for. The dramatic crime thriller focuses on a unit of L.A. cops who target gangster Mickey Cohen and are tasked in taking down his crime empire. Anthony Mackie (Hurt Locker) and Michael Peña have joined the cast which already boosts an impressive group that includes Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling and Josh Brolin. It will be directed by Ruben Fleischer who made Zombieland and the upcoming 30 Minutes Or Less.

 JustJared posted a large batch of candid photos of actresses going in and leaving auditions for Gangster Squad. A majority of the ladies showed up in outfits specific to the era. They included Olivia Wilde, Ashley Greene, Amanda Righetti, Camilla Belle and Alyson Michalka. Adam Brody was spotted as well and could be testing for a role.

James Badge Dale Circling Role In World War Z

ShowBlitz reports that James Badge Dale (The Departed, The Pacific) is up for a role in Marc Forster's (Quantum of Solace) World War Z. Brad Pitt is already set for the lead with Anthony Mackie (Hurt Locker) and Mireille Enos (The Killing) expected to take roles as well.

Alan Tudyk & Robin McLeavy Join Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Alan Tudyk and Robin McLeavy have joined Timur Bekmambetov's (Wanted) Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Robin had previously been linked to the role of Mary Todd which is being portrayed by Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Benjamin Walker, Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Jimmi Simpson had previously been cast in the film.

Trent Reznor Scoring & Acting In Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

It looks like Oscar-winning composer/musician Trent Reznor isn't slowing down his composing duties. He recently re-teamed with David Fincher to score The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and now has another project looking for his eerie sound. BadassDigest reports that Reznor has been hired to score Timur Bekmambetov's (Wanted) Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. He'll also play the vampire that kills Abe's mother setting the story into motion.

Jimmi Simpson Joins Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Variety reports that Jimmi Simpson has joined Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter in an unnamed role. Simpson might be best known for his work on It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia and villainous role in Date Night. I expect Jimmi could be playing one of the evil vampires Abe has to slay. Ben Walker, Anthony Mackie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Dominic Cooper have been previously cast in the film directed by Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted).

Robin McLeavy Joins Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

LatinoReview says that Australian actress Robin McLeavy has been cast in the role of Mary Todd in Timur Bekmambetov's (Wanted) Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Ben Walker is playing a young Abe, Dominic Cooper his vampire trainer Henry Sturges and Anthony Mackie in the role of Will. Previously HeatVision reported on Robin's involvement along with Mary Elizabeth Winstead also being in talks for the role.

Dominic Cooper & Anthony Mackie Join Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

Variety reports that Dominic Cooper (Captain America) is set to take the role of ageless vampire Henry Strugess in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Henry saves the life of a young Abe Lincoln teaching him how to kill the evil slave owning vampires. Deadline also has an update that Anthony Mackie (Million Dollar Baby, Hurt Locker) is in talks to play Abe's best friend Will. Theater actor Ben Walker is set to play a young Lincoln and it will be directed by Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) set for release on June 22nd 2012.