Emma Stone offered lead in 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies'

It looks like we’re finally going to see Elizabeth Bennet as a redhead. Emma Stone has been offered the role to star in the adaptation of Seth Grahame-Smith’s outrageously successful novel “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.” 

Stone ("Easy A") seems to fit the part, considering she already has experience with the undead, hanging out alongside Bill Murray and Jesse Eisenberg in “Zombieland.”  She delivered a pretty solid performance in that flick, by the way.

Stone’s work load doesn’t look like it's going to slow down any time soon. According to Movieline, she will be seen in three movies this summer, “Friends with Benefits,” “Crazy, Stupid, Love” and “The Help,” before starring in “The Amazing Spider-Man,” which is set to release in 2012.

Instead of the mildly stubborn, soft spoken Kiera Knightly we saw in Joe Wright's “Pride and Prejudice,” we can look forward to watching Stone dish out round house kicks while wielding automatic weapons. 

First look at Emma Stone in 'The Help'

Tate Taylor'a big-screen adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's popular novel "The Help" is currently in production, and the first stills have showed up online. Check them out above and right after the jump.

The film stars Emma Stone, and the story follows what happens when a southern town's unspoken code of rules and behavior is shattered by three courageous women who strike up an unlikely friendship.

Bryce Dallas Howard, Mike Vogel, Sissy Spacek, Viola Davis and Jessica Chastai co-star. A release date for "The Help" is currently planned for Aug. 12, 2011. I never read it, but my wife did and she loved it.

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Rhys Ifans is the villain in 'Spider-Man'

Now that Emma Stone is cast as Gwen Stacy in Marc Webb's upcoming "Spider-Man" reboot, it's time to focus on the villain, and Columbia today announced actor Rhys Ifans will play the bad guy this time.

"After seeing his performance in our upcoming film 'Anonymous,' we're in awe of his talent and think he's the perfect choice to take on this role," said Columbia Pictures' Matt Tolmach about the deal.

Nobody would comment on what character Ifans will end up playing, but I definitely buy him as a bad boy. James Vanderbilt wrote the "Spider-Man" script, and Andre Garfield will play Peter Parker.

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Emma Stone cast as lead in 'Spider-Man'

It is official: Emma Stone ("Easy A") has landed the female lead in Marc Webb's upcoming "Spider-Man" reboot for Sony Pictures. The studio announced Stone will slip into the role of Gwen Stacy.

Andrew Garfield of "The Social Network" is set to play Peter Parker in the film that follows Sipder-Man at a younger age. James Vanderbilt penned the script for the flick, which is set to open in 3D July 3, 2012.

Columbia's Matt Tolmach said, "It's been an incredible journey for us to watch Emma's star rise as an actress. She is extraordinarily talented and has a very special on-screen spark that is perfect for this role."

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Movie Review: "Easy A"

Seen on: August 28, 2010

The players: Director: Will Gluck, Writer: Bert V. Royal, Cast: Emma Stone, Patricia Clarkson, Amanda Bynes, Penn Badgley, Dan Byrd, Alyson Michalka

Facts of interest: Will Gluck also helmed "Fired Up!"

The plot: Emma Stone plays a teenager spreading a lie about losing her virginity. Next thing you know, she's the center of attention at her high school...

Our thoughts: I’ll have to give “Easy A” a C. No, I didn’t exactly hate Will Gluck’s new comedy about a high-school chick spreading a bunch of lies, but the film simply failed to live up to my expectations. It’s definitely a step up from Gluck’s previous disaster “Fired Up!,” but when it comes to ideal comic timing, he’s not quite there yet. He’s close for sure, but this latest effort misses the mark a tad too often.

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Exclusive 'Easy A' Behind-the-Scenes Featurette

Will Gluck's new comedy "Easy A" hits theater this weekend, and we've got your exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the film starring Emma Stone, Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson and Amanda Bynes.

After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl (Emma Stone) sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school.

Cam Gigandet, Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson, Thomas Haden Church, Alyson Michalka and Amanda Bynes. Check out the featurette below to see what Stone and the filmmakers have to say about the flick.

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Watch the first 10 minutes from 'Easy A'

Screen Gems is promoting the release of Will Gluck's comedy "Easy A" by letting you watch the first 10 minutes from the film starring Emma Stone. It's a decent comedy for sure, and it opens in theaters Friday.

After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high-school girl (Emma Stone) sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school.

Cam Gigandet, Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson, Thomas Haden Church, Alyson Michalka and Amanda Bynes co-star in the film, which has some funny moments and conveys its messages in an original way.

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Eight clips from 'Easy A' with Emma Stone

Emma Stone is about to invade theaters with her new comedy "Easy A," and we've got eight brand-new clips from the Will Gluck-directed film, which opens Sept. 17, 2010. Watch them all after the jump.

After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl (Stone) sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school...

I've seen it and can say that Emma Stone definitely delivers the goods, even though the story isn't quite as awesome as it sounds. That's all I can reveal for now. Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson co-star.

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Watch Emma Stone in 'Easy A' trailer

The first trailer for Will Gluck's upcoming comedy "Easy A" is now online, and you can check it out after the jump. Scripted by Bert V. Royal, the film stars Emma Stone, Cam Gigandet, Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson, Thomas Haden Church, Alyson Michalka and Amanda Bynes. Release is Sept. 17, 2010.

The synopsis of the film: After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl (Stone) sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school – until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.

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Interesting trailer for 'Paper Man' hits

Check this out. A new trailer for Kieran and Michele Mulroney's new comedy drama "Paper Man" has debuted online, and I recommend you check it out after the jump. My first impressions are very positive, and I'm excited to see this great cast peform in what looks like a simple, yet quite intriguing drama.

Jeff Daniels plays Richard, a failed novelist suffering from writer's block who strikes up a friendship with a young woman (played by Emma Stone). Also starring is Ryan Reynolds, who plays a costumed superhero that exists only in Richard's mind. Lisa Kudrow is co-starring, and the film opens April 23, 2010.

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