Here is a list of the latest, most important film casting deals out of Hollywood for Friday, Oct. 2, 2009:

• Richard Jenkins, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Chloe Moretz are set to star in Matt Reeves' "Let Me In," the remake of the Swedish sensation "Let the Right One In." The film follows the relationship between a boy and a girl who is a vampire. The film should be ready for release next year. (Variety)

• Josh Brolin, who will soon be seen in "Jonah Hex," has signed on to star in "Cartel," a drama directed by Asger Leth. Brolin plays a man trying to protect his son after his wife is murdered in the world of drug cartels. Peter Craig penned the script, with Brian Grazer producing. (Variety)

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Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis is in talks to star alongside Julia Roberts and Richard Jenkins in Ryan Murphy's upcoming "Eat, Pray, Love."

Based on the memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert, the story follows a married woman (Roberts) who sets out to discover herself after realizing the life she's leading is not really the life she wants.

The Hollywood Reporter says Davis would play Delia, the main character's best friend. Jenkins is set to play a Texan whom she will encounter on her trip as well. At one stage, Javier Bardem was also attached to star.

Davis recently scored an Oscar nomination for her strong performance in "Doubt." Some of her other credits include "Nights in Rodanthe," "State of Play" and "Madea Goes to Jail."

Javier Bardem is in talks to join Julia Roberts and Richard Jenkins in Ryan Murphy's upcoming "Eat, Pray, Love," based on the memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert.

The story follows a married woman who sets out to discover herself after realizing the life she's leading is not really the life she wants.

Variety says Bardem would play Felipe, a man the lead character falls in love with. Jenkins is set to play a Texan whom she will encounter on her trip as well.

Oscar winner Bardem recently joined negotiations to star in Oliver Stone's "Wall Street 2." As for Jenkins, he's got "Waiting for Forever" and "Dear John" coming up in the near future.

I'm not necessarily the biggest Roberts fans, but with Jenkins and Bardem on board, this one starts to look a tad more interesting.

Richard Jenkins, one of my favorite actors today, has joined Julia Robters in Columbia Pictures' big-screen adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert best-selling novel "Eat, Pray, Love." The story follows a married woman who sets out to discover herself after realizing the life she's leading is not really the life she wants.

According to Variety, Jenkins is set to play a Texan whom the lead character will encounter. Ryan Murphy, the guy behind "Nip/Tuck," wrote the screenplay and will direct the project. As for the wonderful Jenkins, who really stunned me in "The Visitor" last year, he's got "Waiting for Forever" and "Dear John" coming up in the near future.

Aaron Eckhart is in talks and Richard Jenkins has signed on to star in Bruce Robinson's "The Rum Diary," based on the book by Hunter S. Thompson.

Johnny Depp is on board in the lead role. Amber Heard joined the project just last week.

Depp is set to play Paul Kemp, a divorced and alcoholic novelist who works for a daily newspaper that’s on its last legs, drinks gallons of rum, and enjoys experimenting with LSD.

Kemp is also involved in a love triangle with Heard and Eckhart, who would play a rich landowner named Sanderson. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jenkins stars as the head of the newspaper Kemp works for.

Eckhart was last seen in "The Dark Knight." He's got "Traveling" and "Battle: Los Angeles" coming up. Jenkins was recently nominated for an Oscar for his stellar performance in "The Visitor."

Folks, this one really boasts an excellent cast! It's one to watch out for.

By the way, Thompson also wrote the book "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," which made it to the big screen with Depp in the role of Raoul Duke.

Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford are packing for Drew Goddard's upcoming horror film "The Cabin in the Woods."

Here's how the Hollywood Reporter describes the project, which starts shooting soon:

"Much like 'Cloverfield,' which Goddard scripted, the 'Cabin' story line provides a new twist on a classic scenario -- in this case the young-people-stranded-in-the-woods horror trope."

No plot details have been released, but I sincerely hope the "new twist" is really new and not something we've already seen in "The Blair Witch Project." After all, that flick also served as a sort of inspiration for "Cloverfield."

Anyway, the only thing the trade added in regard to Jenkins and Whitford is that they play "white-collar co-workers with a mysterious connection to the cabin." Whatever that means.

Goddard also wrote "Cloverfield," and "Cabin" marks his directorial debut. He co-wrote this project with Joss Whedon, creator of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and co-creator of "Angel."

Jenkins, who delivered awesome performances in "The Visitor" and "Burn After Reading," will soon be see in "Waiting for Forever" and "Dear John." Whitford is known for his role as Josh Lyman on "The West Wing."

Richard Jenkins has signed on to star in Lasse Hallstrom’s adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks bestseller “Dear John.”

Also on board is Amanda Seyfried, who plays a young woman falling in love with a solider (Channing Tatum) while he’s on leave.

The Hollywood Reporter says Jenkins is set to play Tatum’s father. The film is currently shooting, with Hallstrom directing a screenplay by Jamie Linden.

Jenkins most recently starred in Joel and Ethan Coen’s “Burn After Reading.” He also delivered a strong performance in Thomas McCarthy’s recent drama “The Visitor.”

Final word: Yeah, Jenkins truly is a fine actor, and I can only hope to see him around on the big screen more often.