WOW! Compelling 'Adjustment Bureau' trailer hits!

It has arrived! The first trailer for George Nolfi's upcoming sci-fi flick "The Adjustment Bureau" is now online, and I urge you to check it out below. It looks incredibly innovative and compelling, filled with great visuals and a cast I am sure will blow us away. The film, however, won't open in theaters until Sept. 17.

The film is based on a story by Philip K. Dick. Damon stars as a congressman whose career takes a turn when he meets a beautiful ballet dancer. As it turns out, he quickly discovers there are mysterious forces that are trying to keep them apart, which is why he embarks on a mission to find out what is going on.

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First stills from 'The Adjustment Bureau'

The first official stills from George Nolfi's upcoming film "The Adjustment Bureau" have debuted online, and you can check them out above and right after the jump. Matt Damon and Emily Blunt star in the lead roles, and they're looking pretty good in these images. It's always a pleasure to see Blunt in action.

The film is based on a story by Philip K. Dick. Damon stars as a congressman whose career takes a turn when he meets a beautiful ballet dancer. As it turns out, he quickly discovers there are mysterious forces that are trying to keep them apart, which is why he embarks on a mission to find out what is going on.

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Latest Hollywood casting deals: Richard Jenkins ready to 'Let Me In;' Josh Brolin joins 'Cartel'

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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Daily news dose: Anthony Mackie checks into 'Adjustment Bureau;' Moritz Bleibtreu is Mephisto

Here is your dose of film news bits for Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009:

• Anthony Mackie ("The Hurt Locker") has signed on to star in George Nolfi's upcoming thriller "The Adjustment Bureau," based on a short story by Philip K. Dick. Matt Damon is on board to star as a promising congressman whose career takes a turn when he meets a beautiful ballet dancer, played by Emily Blunt. (Variety)

• German actor Moritz Bleibtreu, who was recently seen in "Der Baader Meinhof Komplex," will play Mephisto in Oskar Roehler's big-screen version of Goethe's "Faust." Of course, the film follows the classic story of a desperate man selling his soul to the devil for knowledge. I clearly remember this one from high school.

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Emily Blunt pays visit to 'Adjustment Bureau'

The lovely Emily Blunt will star alongside Matt Damon in George Nolfi's upcoming thriller "The Adjustment Bureau," based on a short story by Philip K. Dick.

Damon is on board to star as a promising congressman whose career takes a turn when he meets a beautiful ballet dancer, played by Blunt.

As it turns out, he quickly discovers there are mysterious forces that are trying to keep them apart, which is why he embarks on a mission to find out what is really going on. Nolfi also wrote the script.

Blunt, an actress I always love to see on the big screen, recently starred in "Sunshine Cleaning." She's got "The Wolf Man" and "Gulliver's Travels" coming up soon.

Source: Variety

Universal set for Matt Damon sci-fi film 'Bureau'

Universal is close to acquiring the rights to develop “The Adjustment Bureau,” a sci-fi love story written by George Nolfi.

According to Variety, Matt Damon is on board to play a promising congressman who meets a beautiful ballet dancer but finds it hard to get romantically involved with her.

As it turns out, he quickly discovers there are mysterious forces that are trying to keep them apart, which is why he embarks on a mission to find out what is really going on.

The trade says Nolfi will also direct the film. His writing credits include "The Bourne Ultimatum," and he's also working on the script for Universal's next Jason Bourne film.

Damon has several future projects coming up, including Steven Soderbergh's "The Informant" and Clint Eastwood's "The Human Factor."