George Clooney Joins Sandra Bullock In Gravity

HeatVision reports that George Clooney will replace Robert Downey Jr. in Alfonso Cuarón's (Children of Men) Gravity. The site also confirms that Sandra Bullock will indeed star in the lead. Previously Angelina Jolie had been attached but left to focus on her directorial debut. Then a slew of talented young actresses were tested for the role they included Marion Cotillard, Scarlett Johansson, Blake Lively and Natalie Portman.

I'm excited to see Alfonso jump into the space side of science fiction but hesitant to picture Bullock in the film. It centers on a female astronaut struggling to survive and trying to make it to Earth after a disaster in space.

Sandra Bullock In Talks For Gravity

Variety reports Sandra Bullock is now in talks for the lead in Alfonso Cuarón's Gravity. Recently Natalie Portman officially passed on the movie after an offer had gone out to her. While I'm unsure of Bullock in a science fiction film Cuarón is talented enough for me not to care about casting. Robert Downey Jr. is attached to co-star but I assume could leave to focus on other projects.

Natalie Portman Offered Lead In Gravity

RiskyBusiness reports Natalie Portman has been offered the lead role in Gravity. With her performance in Black Swan wowing critics and creating Oscar buzz. It's no wonder why director Alfonso Cuarón (Children of Men) is looking to Natalie to carry his film.

Many Actresses In The Running For Gravity Role

LatinoReview and Playlist report that many actresses are testing for the lead role of Alfonso Cuarón's Gravity. The science fiction thriller would have Robert Downey Jr. in a smaller role and would be focused on the female lead for most of the film. Previously it had been reported Scarlett Johansson and Blake Lively had been interested in the role. Now that list has been expanded to Rachel Weisz, Rebecca Hall, Marion Colttird, Natalie Portman, Carey Mulligan, Olivia Wilde, Sienna Miller, Abbie Cornish, Sandra Bullock and Naomi Watts. The role seems up for grabs at this point but it's nice to see the level of talent they're looking at varies from newcomers to well-knowns.

Scarlett Johansson Vs. Blake Lively For Gravity Role?

It looks like Scarlett Johansson isn't the only actress interested in co-starring alongside RDJ in Alfonso Cuarón's (Children of Men) science fiction thriller Gravity. There is word from the NYDailyNews that Blake Lively (Green Lantern) is also interested in the role.

Scarlett Johansson To Star In Gravity?

NYDailyNews reports Scarlett Johansson is in talks to star opposite Robert Downey Jr. in Alfonso Cuarón's (Children of Men) sci-fi thriller Gravity.