Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Comedy ‘Birdman’ Adds Edward Norton, Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, and More

Posted on Thursday, March 7th, 2013 by Angie Han

As a comedy, Alejandro González Iñárritu‘s upcoming Birdman falls well outside the director’s usual misery-soaked wheelhouse. But one thing that hasn’t changed is his ability to attract major talent.

In a brilliant bit of casting, former Batman star Michael Keaton has been chosen for the lead role of a washed-up actor who once played an iconic superhero. Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Zach Galifianakis, and Edward Norton round out the rest of the cast. Hit the jump to read more.

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Alejandro González Iñárritu Ditching Tragedy for Comedy With ‘Birdman’

Posted on Friday, December 7th, 2012 by Angie Han

It’s no exaggeration to say Alejandro González Iñárritu has built his career on human misery. Amores Perros, 21 Grams, Babel, and Biutiful were thoughtful, inspiring, even beautiful in their own ways, but one thing they weren’t was cheerful. But apparently there’s only so much gloom and doom even he can take. The renowned Mexican filmmaker is switching gears completely with his next picture, which will be an honest-to-God comedy called Birdman. More details after the jump.

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