Oscar Isaac joins 'Bourne Legacy'

Even though I will truly miss Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, I am still somewhat intrigued by the upcoming "The Bourne Legacy," and the cast for the thriller is still growing. The latest to join the party: Oscar Isaac, who also starred in "Robin Hood."

Deadline points out Isaac tested for the lead role, but as you may know, that part went to Jeremy Renner, who is awesome, by the way. Isaac will play Number 3, another brainwashed assassin. Apparently, it's a big, important role.

Tony Gilroy will direct "Legacy," which will also star Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton. As for Isaac, his acting credits also include "Body of Lies," "Agora," "Drive," "Sucker Punch" and "The Life Before Her Eyes." Expect to see this guy more often, folks.

Exclusive Interview with Edward Norton for 'Stone'

Edward Norton, who stars in John Curran's "Stone," recently stopped by in town and was kind enough to sit down with me and chat about the film, which co-stars Robert De Niro and Milla Jovovich.

In "Stone," Robert De Niro plays a parole officer who oversees the case of Edward Norton's character, who's in prison for covering up the murder of his grandparents with a fire. He's hoping for an early release.

Milla Jovovich plays Norton's wife, a sexy woman who attempts to seduce De Niro. Both men have their dark sides, and "Stone" explores how they deal with their predicaments. Enjoy the interview below!

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The poster for 'Stone' is here

The first poster for John Curran's "Stone" has found its way to the Web, and you can check it out after the jump. I have to admit, I'm not hating it. "Stone" rolls into theaters Oct. 8, 2010. Trailer here.

Robert De Niro plays a parole officer who oversees the case of Edward Norton's character, who's in prison for covering up the murder of his grandparents with a fire. He's aiming for an early release.

Milla Jovovich plays Norton's wife, a sexy woman who attempts to seduce De Niro. Both men have their dark sides, and "Stone" explores how they deal with their predicaments. It looks compelling for sure.

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Ed Norton and Robert De Niro in 'Stone' trailer

Edward Norton and Robert De Niro are back together on the big screen in John Curran's upcoming drama thriller "Stone," and the first trailer for the film is now online, so check it out below. It's quite intense.

De Niro plays a parole officer who oversees the case of Norton's character, who is in prison for covering up the murder of his grandparents with a fire. He needs to convince De Niro he's ready for a release.

Milla Jovovich plays Norton's wife, a sexy woman who attempts to seduce De Niro. Both men have their dark sides, and "Stone" explores how they deal with their predicaments. It looks compelling for sure.

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Could Mark Ruffalo play Hulk in 'Avengers'?

Lots of big players in Hollywood can act like children at times, as seen recently via the bid Edward Norton dispute and the question of whether he'll play Bruce Banner aka. the Hulk in "The Avengers."

Well, it's pretty clear now that Norton will not be the Hulk, and that brings up the question: who the heck will replace him? Considering Marvel is trying to turn "Avengers" into a big movie, it's a crucial decision.

Deadline Hollywood has one lead, reporting that Mark Ruffalo is a hot contender for the role. The site says he has an offer on the table, although other sources attached to the film say nothing is a done deal.

Ruffalo is an interesting pick. He's without doubt a fabulous actor, but I admit I was surprised when I heard his name pop up for this. Could he do it? I think he'd totally deserve a shot at it. Don't you think?

Red Band 'Leaves of Grass' trailer is funny

Well, it's kind of funny. Mostly, Tim Blake Nelson's upcoming crime comedy "Leaves of Grass" looks incredibly silly, but in an amusing way. A new red band trailer for the film is now online.

In a double performance, Edward Norton plays Bill Kincaid, an Ivy League classics professor who returns to rural Oklahoma to bury his dangerously brilliant identical twin brother Brady (also Norton).

But soon after he arrives, he discovers that the brother he believes has been murdered has actually lured him home to involve him in a doomed plot against a local drug lord (Richard Dreyfuss).

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Louis Leterrier would do 'Hulk 2' while Matthew Vaughn would love to direct 'Avengers'

While I did not entirely enjoy Ang Lee's "Hulk" from a few years ago, I admit I had quite a blast watching "The Incredible Hulk" from director Louis Leterrier, whose credits also include the so-so "Danny the Dog" and okay "Transporter 2."

Well, according to Moviehole, Leterrier wouldn't mind stepping behind the camera for a "Hulk" sequel. "Sure. I'd return to it. I have some ideas. So many ideas for so many things," Leterrier told the Web site.

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A first look at 'Leaves of Grass'

In early September, we got a look at the first teaser poster for Tim Blake Nelson's upcoming comedy thriller "Leaves of Grass," and now Cinema Blend has posted the first official still from the flick, which will open sometime next year.

In the film, Edward Norton plays twin brothers. One of them is a respected philosophy professor, while the other spends his time growing marijuana. In a sudden turn of events, the professor must return to his Oklahoma hometown, where he encounters a local drug lord.

Also on board are Susan Sarandon, Richard Dreyfuss, Lucy DeVito, Rhea Perlman and Steve Earle. Check out the still featuring two Ed Nortons just above. It will be interesting to see how his performance(s) compares to that/those of Nicholas Cage in "Adaptation."

Review: "Pride and Glory"

Seen on: October 24, 2008

The players: Director: Gavin O'Connor, Writers: Joe Carnahan, Gavin O'Connor, Gregory O'Connor, Cast: Edward Norton, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Ehle, Noah Emmerich, Lake Bell, Jon Voight

Facts of interest: Pushed back numerous times.

The plot: Edward Norton plays a NYPD detective who tries to hunt down a criminal who took out four cops. During his investigation, he finds out his own brother-in-law (Colin Farrell) may be involved in a massive corruption that could endager the entire police department.

Our thoughts: The story of the corrupt police department is not exactly a new one, and Gavin O’Connor’s “Pride and Glory” is the epitome of a lame crime drama sticking to the conventions of the genre without taking a step forward and supplying audiences with something they haven’t seen yet. It just looks and sounds all too familiar to enjoy.

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'Pride and Glory' web reviews

In Gavin O'Connor's crime drama "Pride and Glory," Edward Norton and Colin Farrell play two cops who tumble into a moral dilemma when their own family is pulled into a corruption investigation. Sounds a bit like "We Own the Night" to me. Anyway, let's see what the Web's critics say about the flick:

• Cinema Blend's Katey Rich: "It does an excellent job pinpointing the racial tensions that the NYPD have a way of stirring up, and the action scenes provide their own appropriate thrill."

• Ron Henriques at LatinoReview: "Some nice dramatic work amongst the four leads but in the end it all becomes them just yelling at each other."

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