Uma Thurman and Kristin Scott Thomas Join Robert Pattinson’s Next Film BEL AMI

by Ramses Flores    Posted:November 19th, 2009 at 10:42 pm


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A couple of weeks ago we reported that Nicole Kidman was going to co-star with Robert Pattinson in his next film, Bel Ami.  We then found out a little bit later that this wasn’t true and that Kidman was definitely not attached to the project.  However, tonight we have news that Kristin Scott Thomas (The English Patient) has joined the cast and that Uma Thurman will now be taking the role that Kidman passed on.  To find out what this “erotically charged story of ambition, power and seduction.” is all about, just hit the jump.

Based on Guy de Maupassant’s short story, the film will tell the story of George Duroy (played by Pattinson), a young journalist who rose from poverty to become one of the most successful men in Paris via the ruthless and calculating bedding of the city’s most glamorous and influential women.  THR reports that Thurman will play the role of Duroy’s friend’s wife who helps Duroy rise to power and later becomes his wife.  Meanwhile, Kristin Scott Thomas has been cast to play a socialite who falls for Duroy as well.

The film will definitely be a test of Pattinson’s talents and will also mark the directorial debut of London theater director Declan Donnellar, who aims to begin production on the film sometime next year.

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  1. mp @

    Does anybody really knows the city where it will be filmed? Because four cities have already been mentioned, so…

    I am surprised that a great theater director wants such a Hollywood cast: Nicole Kidman, Uma Thurman … I like Uma and Kristen Scott Thomas but I would have expected a more anonymous, European cast for this movie. I have read the book and to me,the mood is so far awas from Hollywood even if this kinf od stories still happens in Hollywood.

    If the director really wanted famous actresses, he could have approached peole like Charlotte Gainsbourg or Marion Cottilard. Still I think the director should consider anonymous actresses, the movie’s succes is already assured by Robert Pattinson.

    I am actually quite disappointed, I was expecting a more cultural vision of the book

  2. mp @

    Does anybody really knows the city where it will be filmed? Because four cities have already been mentioned, so…

    I am surprised that a great theater director wants such a Hollywood cast: Nicole Kidman, Uma Thurman … I like Uma and Kristen Scott Thomas but I would have expected a more anonymous, European cast for this movie. I have read the book and to me,the mood is so far awas from Hollywood even if this kinf od stories still happens in Hollywood.

    If the director really wanted famous actresses, he could have approached peole like Charlotte Gainsbourg or Marion Cottilard. Still I think the director should consider anonymous actresses, the movie’s succes is already assured by Robert Pattinson.

    I am actually quite disappointed, I was expecting a more cultural vision of the book

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    This long awaited movie looks like it's going to be another huge money maker for Summit. They choose their star power correctly in Robert Pattinson. It is a done deal when it comes to any movie with this man in it. I know several women who are taking Friday the 12th of March off of work and buying several tickets each in support of their favorite hunk. I will be one of the masses to see it on opening day, what can I say? Robert Pattinson is the hottest man on the planet, even to a 37 year old female executive ;) Just looking at him makes me feel 20 again, at least the heat from my 20's!

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    This long awaited movie looks like it's going to be another huge money maker for Summit. They choose their star power correctly in Robert Pattinson. It is a done deal when it comes to any movie with this man in it. I know several women who are taking Friday the 12th of March off of work and buying several tickets each in support of their favorite hunk. I will be one of the masses to see it on opening day, what can I say? Robert Pattinson is the hottest man on the planet, even to a 37 year old female executive ;) Just looking at him makes me feel 20 again, at least the heat from my 20's!


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