Johnny Depp is in line to star in Transcendence . The Dark Shadows actor is almost confirmed to play the lead in Oscar-winning cinematographer Wally Pfister's directorial debut, which is being described as a sci-fi thriller about a man who gets sucked into a malevolent, self-aware computer. Pfister said: "I'm thrilled, and feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Johnny. He is a creative and intelligent artist whom I feel will bring great depth to the character and the overall narrative." Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove, Alcon Entertainment CEOs, added: "Johnny Depp is one of the most charismatic, talented actors imaginable and we are delighted he is with us on this project." Depp is allegedly waiting to see a final draft of writer Jack Paglen's script before fully committing. Pfister - who won an Oscar for his work on Inception - is The Dark Knight Rises director Christopher Nolan's long-time cinematography partner and has mad...

October 25, 2012 10:47 Oscar-winning cinematographer Wally Pfister will make his directorial debut with 'Transcendence' Buy DVD and Blu-ray from Amazon UK Johnny Depp is set to star in Transcendence , the new movie from Oscar-winning cinematographer Wally Pfister. Pfister won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on 2010's Inception , while his impressive CV also includes credits on Christopher Nolan 's Batman trilogy and The Prestige . Transcendence will be his first project as director. The film, scripted by rookie screenwriter Jack Paglen, revolves around a computer that develops a malevolent awareness. It is said to have echoes of Inception and 2001: A Space Odyssey . Pfister's regular collaborator Christopher Nolan is on board as executive producer. According to The Hollywood Reporter , Depp will play a man who gets sucked into the computer, provided Pfister makes several amendments to the existing script. Pfister said: "I'm thrilled...

Oscar-winning cinematographer Wally Pfister is ''thrilled'' Johnny Depp is interested in starring in his sci-fi directorial debut. Johnny Depp is in talks to star in 'Transcendence'. The 'Dark Shadows' actor could play the lead in Oscar-winning cinematographer Wally Pfister 's directorial debut, which is being described as a sci-fi thriller about a man who gets sucked into a malevolent, self-aware computer. Wally said: ''I'm thrilled, and feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Johnny. He is a creative and intelligent artist whom I feel will bring great depth to the character and the overall narrative.'' Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove , Alcon Entertainment CEOs, added: '' Johnny Depp is one of the most charismatic, talented actors imaginable and we are delighted he is with us on this project.'' Johnny is allegedly waiting to see a final draft of writer Jack Paglen 's script before fully...

Image Credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Images Johnny Depp is in talks to star in Transcendence , the directorial debut of A-list cinematographer ( and noted Avengers non-fan ) Wally Pfister ( The Dark Knight Rises , Moneyball , Inception ). The plot is top secret at this point, though given the title, were thinking undead pirates are likely not involved. First-time feature screenwriter Jack Paglen penned the script. [ Variety ] In other intriguing-projects-being-kept-under-wraps news, Bradley Cooper is in preliminary talks to join Emma Stone inwriter-director Cameron Crowe s next untitled project about which we know nothing other than it is destined to have a killer soundtrack. [ Deadline ] The Amazing Spider-Man s Rhys Ifans has signed onto an adaptation of Gustave Flauberts classic tragic novel Madame Bovary. He will playMonsieur Lheureux, the scheming merchant who tricks the title adulteress ( Mia Wasikowska ) into falling into a mountain of crushing debt. Ezra Miller ( The Perks...

Wally Pfister, the cinematographer, and overall right hand man of Christopher Nolan, is making his directorial debut with a science fiction film called Transcendence , which is eyeing Johnny Depp for the leading role. According to The Hollywood Reporter , Depp has been offered $20 million against 15 percent of the films gross at the box office to take the role. That is quite a huge incentive, even in Hollywood. IGN said that Swedish Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and, more recently, star of Ridley Scotts Prometheus , Noomi Rapace is up for the female lead. Apparently Tobey Maguire and James McAvoy are vying for another role in the film while Christoph Waltz has been offered a supporting role. Warner Bros, will distribute the film and Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas will produce. The plot is said to be in the vein of 2001: A Space Odyssey and Inception , the latter of which Pfister is credited as Director of Photography. Transcendence will enter principal photography in early 2013. F...

Source: Alcon Entertainment October 24, 2012 Johnny Depp (upcoming The Lone Ranger ) is in negotiations to star in Oscar-winning cinematographer Wally Pfisters directorial debut, Transcendence , it was announced by Alcon co-founders and co-CEOs Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove. With principal photography set to begin early next year, Alcon will release through its output deal with Warner Bros. The screenplay, written by newcomer Jack Paglen, was developed by Annie Marter and Straight Up Films, whose company principals include Marisa Polvino, Kate Cohen and Regency Boies. Polvino, Marter and Cohen will produce along with David Valdes ( Book of Eli ), Johnson and Kosove. Boies will co-produce. The plot is being kept under wraps. Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas are serving as executive producers on Transcendence , which will be financed and produced by Alcon Entertainment. Pfister, who won an Oscar for his cinematography for Inception , is well known for his work on projects with Chr...

Long before she married puppeteer, acting coach and Johnny Depp look-alike Randall Whittinghill , Happy Endings star Eliza Coupe had her sights set on another man: Leonardo DiCaprio . The actress tells New York Magazine 's Vulture she "was obsessed" with the 37-year-old actor during "the Growing Pains / What's Eating Gilbert Grape era, because he was super hot. I carried a laminated photo of him in my wallet and said he was my boyfriend. But no one believed me. They just thought I was a f-cking weirdo." PHOTOS: Hottest teen idols ever Coupe admits to still having a crush on Depp. "I literally only started dating my husband because he looked like Johnny Depp -- and he knows that. We've been together for 12 years, and he still looks like Johnny Depp." PHOTOS: Johnny Depp's movie makeovers The former Scrubs star, 31, is also a big fan of Michael Fassbender ; she even created the web series "Why Won't You Talk to Me," in wh...