'True Blood' Star Joins 'The Lone Ranger'

One former "True Bloodstream" star is headed towards the Wild West in "The Lone Ranger," a brand new casting announcement for that approaching Disney flick informs us. Meanwhile, Matt Damon readies his cast for his approaching directorial debut, two more are courted for Spike Lee's "Oldboy," and also the "300" prequel comes nearer to finding its Artemisia. It's December 20, and you are tuning into present day Casting Call! "True Bloodstream" Meets "The Lone Ranger" "True Bloodstream" and "Tron: Legacy" star James Frain is shifting from villain to villain's assistant for his role in "The Lone Ranger." The Hollywood Reporter has found that the guy also known as Franklin Mott, the vampire who traumatized Tara in season three of "True Bloodstream," is going to be playing a difficult foreman who works best for baddie Tom Wilkinson within the approaching Disney movie. It's unclear whether Frain will have an evil character themself, or maybe he just works best for one. "The Lone Ranger" also stars The Actor-brad Pitt, Armie Hammer and Helena Bonham Carter. The flick is placed to start production within six days. Matt Damon Starts Casting Directorial Debut With Frances McDormand Matt Damon first introduced his planned directorial debut in October, and today the casting process has finally began. Within an interview using the Business, Damon stated the very first actor to become listed on themself and co-developer John Krasinski within the film is Frances McDormand. He stated they are attempting to complete the cast with production tentatively set to begin early in the year. The job interview is definitely an interesting take a look at why Damon felt the need to direct. He's also arranged with Warner Bros to direct the film "Father Daughter Time: An Account of Armed Robbery and Eskimo Kisses." More Flock To Spike Lee's "Oldboy" The casting is originating together for Spike Lee's approaching remake of "Oldboy." Two more stars are now being courted for that project, Splash Page reviews. Clive Owen is within discussions for that villain role Colin Firth lately switched lower, while Mia Wasikowska continues to be offered the feminine lead which formerly might have attended Rooney Mara. To date Josh Brolin may be the only actor formally connected to the project. Avoi Eco-friendly Head lines "300" Prequel Gradually but continuously, the casting for Noam Murro's "300: Fight of Artemisia" takes shape. Splash Page reviews that Avoi Eco-friendly may be the latest actress to become courted for that project. She'd take part in the titular goddess Artemisia. The film will probably start production the coming year, and it is the follow-as much as Zack Snyder's "300." German Buyer Button snaps Privileges To Schwarzenegger Film THR has found that German indie film buyer Splendid Film has clicked in the privileges to many major approaching action films. They've acquired distribution in German-speaking European nations and Benelux for Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Black Sands" and "Last Stand," Paul Walker's "Hrs," Aaron Eckhart's "I, Frankenstein," and "Killing Season" starring Robert P Niro and Travolta Qantas Video, amongst others. Could this be considered a good sign for American distribution on these approaching films? Hopefully. Got any casting news to pass through along? Tell us within the comments section as well as on Twitter!