The Wachowskis Want Natalie Portman For Jupiter Ascending

24Frames (via ThePlaylist) reports that The Wachowskis' next project could end up being Jupiter Ascending which was revealed in the fall. They go on to say that Natalie Portman is wanted for the lead. It was originally expected to start production this spring with the potential to become a Matrix type franchise. However, there seems to be concerns that the film could conflict with Thor 2 which is expected to shoot in the fall. I doubt that Thor 2 will be very grueling for her unless Portman ends up with fight scenes that need to be choreographed in pre-production.

Tom Hank Joins Cloud Atlas

Deadline reports that Tom Hanks has officially attached himself to Cloud Atlas. The film based on the book by is being written and co-directed by The Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer(Run Lola Run). Other actors rumored or linked for the film include Halle Berry, James McAvoy, Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving. The production starts in September and with the announcement of Hanks joining more official casting news is expected soon.

RUMOR: Keanu Confirms Two More Matrix Films & Will Smith In Hood?

AICN news is reporting from a source who heard Keanu Reeves speak on the current status of projects from the Wachowskis. He went on to confirm two more Matrix films have treatments written. The directing duo have locked in Will Smith for Hood. Their fututristic take on Robin Hood which Reeves says Warner Bros. bought for $5 Million. Curiously enough there is no mention of their gestating project CN-9. While I'm interested in anything involving the Wachowskis I'm not how of much this is true.


"Says he met the Wachowski's (no emphasis on the word brothers), for lunch over Christmas and stated that they had completed work on a two picture script treatment that would see him return to the world of the Matrix as Neo. Says the brothers have met with Jim Cameron to discuss the pro's and con's of 3D and are looking to deliver something which has never been seen again. Keanu stated that he still has an obligation to the fans to deliver a movie worthy of the title "The Matrix" and he swears this time that the treatment will truly revolutionise the action genre like the first movie. Wachowski's are working on a movie called Cloud Atlas at the moment, once that concludes they will talk again."

"Wachowski's had just sold the most expensive script in history to Warner Brothers. a modern futuristic take on the legend of Robin Hood. Says he understands WB paid $5 million for the rights and that from what the Wachowski's have told him, it will be an action movie that would have the same impact visually and technically that Terminator 2 had. Confirmed that Will Smith has agreed to headline the picture."

UPDATE: This story has been proven as being completely false.

Offers Go Out For Tom Tykwer's Cloud Atlas

The Playlist (via Production Weekly) reports that offers have gone out for Tom Tykwer's (Run Lola Run) Cloud Atlas which is being produced by the Wachowskis (Matrix) and is based on the novel by David Mitchell. The actors include Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Natalie Portman (previously rumored), James McAvoy and Sir Ian McKellen.