"Restless tells the story of Annabel Cotton (Mia Wasikowska), a terminally ill teenage girl that falls for a unique young man, named Enoch Brae (Henry Hopper), who likes to attend funerals." This brings in director Gus Van Sant and a recent interview he did for his latest film.
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Hot from a surprise Golden Globe nomination for War Dogs, Jonah Hill has been set to star opposite Joaquin Phoenix in the Gus Van Sant-directed Don’t Worry.
Deadline - When Matt Damon was unable to commit the time to prep and direct the untitled film that he co-wrote and will star in with John Krasinski, Damon took the script to the director who helmed the last screenplay the actor co-wrote. Last night, Good Will Hunting director Gus Van Sant committed to helm the film, which is on track to start production early April. The project, which got a first draft from Dave Eggers when its title was Gold Mist, is a Capraesque tale in which Damon and Krasinski play rival corporate executives. Damon plays a sales executive who arrives in a small town only to have his whole life called into question. The film will be produced by Damon’s former Live Planet partner Chris Moore, Damon and Krasinski.
Yes, I heard about this. I guess Matt Damon just isn't ready or feels like this isn't the story he wants to direct. I think he'll know when the time is right and then he'll do it and that's the way it should be.
THR: The 'Twilight' and 'Abduction' actor also will produce the project which is based on a New Yorker article.
I don't agree...I think he'll stay in the spot light for sometime. I don't think he has anything to worry about.
I'd love to see Gus Van Sant return to the glory he had with Good Will Hunting. He just needs the right material.