Casting on Chris Weitz’s version of Philip Pullman’s The Golden Compass continues, with new Bond Daniel Craig joining Nicole Kidman and Eva Green as Lord Asriel, Lyra’s uncle.
Tag: The Golden Compass
Heading for Compass.
Chris Weitz’s film version of The Golden Compass closes in on its Mrs. Coulter: Nicole Kidman.
Alpha Lyra, Omega Depp.
In fanboy casting news, Philip Pullman’s The Golden Compass is a go at New Line under director Chris Weitz, with newcomer Dakota Blue Richards cast in the role of Lyra. Also, Johnny Depp joins Will Smith in I am Legend (a.k.a. The Omega Man, for those who haven’t read the Matheson novella), likely as Smith’s neighbor, and head of the vampires. That casting should significantly increase the fun factor.
Iorek, Norrin, & Co.
AICN posts some pics from the big licensing show in NYC, which includes some impressive looking bears from The Golden Compass, as well as posters for Spiderman 3, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (apparently, the ’70’s hair is out), Dreamworks’ Kung Fu Panda, and (gulp) Fantastic Four and the Silver Surfer.