Casting Notes: Sarah Silverman in Take This Waltz; Greg Kinnear and Katie Holmes in The Kennedys; Richard Gere and Topher Grace in The Double
Posted on Thursday, April 29th, 2010 by Russ Fischer
Sarah Polley is putting together a film she’ll direct as a follow-up to the sad and terrific Away From Her, and she’s just landed Sarah Silverman to appear alongside Seth Rogen and Michelle Williams. Take This Waltz is about “a young woman (Williams) whose struggles with infidelity leads her to the realization that she may be addicted to the honeymoon period of her relationships.”
Rogen’s character is married to Williams; Silverman plays Rogen’s sister. Based on what we’ve heard of the script, which Polley also wrote, this will probably be tipped slightly more to the dramatic side of the scale, though I know it has significant funny aspects. I’m always happy to see comediennes play drama, so I hope Silverman’s role isn’t purely intended as comic relief. [Variety]
After the break, the Kennedys come to life (again) and Richard Gere partners up with Topher Grace. Read More »
