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Producers eye Bell for Bond rival role?

Jamie Bell is apparently being eyed for a role as a rival agent in the next instalment of the James Bond franchise.

Daniel Craig wants producers to meet the Billy Elliot star after the pair worked together on last year's Defiance, according to The Sun.

In the plot the young rookie will be seen by M16 bosses as the natural sucessor to 007 (Craig). The new agent will apparently be given one of Bond's assignments in a deliberate attempt to create rivalry.

A source said: "The idea behind the character of a new double-0 agent is that he would be like a younger version of Bond. The scriptwriters hope a bit of competition between Bond and a new, sexy young spy who is keen to impress his bosses would be a great sub-plot in the movie.

"For the first time, Bond's position as golden boy of the double-0 agents is in danger, and this threat to his ego will bring out his ruthless streak. It would definitely be a great place to take the character."

The insider cautioned that the film is still in the early stages of development.

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Carell: 'Wahlberg is intimidating on set'

Steve Carell has claimed that Mark Wahlberg "never touched clothing" while filming Date Night.

Wahlberg, who makes a shirtless cameo appearance in the new comedy, was said to have been "intimidating" on set.

Carell told MTV: "Mark Wahlberg rules the roost. Was it intimidating? Yeah, he is. That's just a physique to be reckoned with, and he never put on a shirt. He didn't. In the four days, five days he shot, never touched clothing, partly because he had body make-up on."

While Carell expressed amazement at Wahlberg's toned physique, co-star Tina Fey insisted that she wasn't so impressed because she looks similar without clothes.

Fey said: "It's actually kind of what I look like shirtless. I'm small breasted and they're high, and my lats are unbelievable.

"But Mark Wahlberg is very funny in the movie, and it's a disservice to only speak of his lats and nips."

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Dizzee Rascal wants 'James Bond' role

Dizzee Rascal has revealed that he would love to become the next James Bond.

Earlier this week, a survey discovered that the rapper was the most popular choice for the first black Bond.

Speaking to the News of the World, Rascal admitted that he would like to take on the role.

"I heard that this morning, I like that," he joked. "Yeah, that's big, that's big. Why not man? I can rock a tuxedo. The whole nation's seen that. I've just got to get my lines right, that's all."

He later added: "That one needs to be done. First black James Bond, it needs to be done. And who better to do it?"

Rascal also said that he would like to star alongside Eva Mendes or Eva Longoria in the movie and quipped that he will ask Brad Pitt to help him get the role after the actor revealed that he likes 'Bonkers'.

"That's an honour," he said. "I actually saw him a few weeks ago at Claudia Schiffer's house - you know, yeah, yeah - so I might get that James Bond role after all, pull a few strings and that."

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Anderson unsure about 'Baywatch' movie

Pamela Anderson has expressed doubt about the upcoming Baywatch movie.

Paramount is making the film, which is due to be written and directed by Jeremy Garelick.

However, Anderson told the News of the World that she still hasn't decided whether or not to appear in the comedy.

"They always ask me to do it," she said. "We'll see. I like Baywatch the way it was. I liked it as a TV show. I'm not a big fan of remaking television shows.

"But I know they want me to take a look at the script. So I don't know, I've yet to make a decision. I liked being in it back then."

Last month, two new writers were hired to join the project.

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Downey Jr 'loves working with wife'

Robert Downey Jr has admitted that he loves working with his wife.

The actor, who married producer Susan Levin in 2005, two years after they met on the set of Gothika, has insisted that he struggles more on movie sets when his partner isn't there for support, reports Contactmusic.

Downey said: "We love working together. It's hard not to work together and, believe me, I know my place.

"Making movies is so energy and time-consuming that it takes you away from your real life for big chunks of time and, so, I get to escape with her as opposed to from her."

Downey recently said that his marriage to his wife is "fantastic".

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Depp defends 'Pirates Of The Caribbean'

Johnny Depp has defended the longevity of movie franchise Pirates Of The Caribbean.

The actor, who plays Captain Jack Sparrow in the film series, is preparing to begin filming the fourth instalment On Stranger Tides.

Female First quotes him as saying: "I can't wait to get back in costume. Some people will say, 'Depp sold out by doing the sequels'.

"But it was never an issue for me. I love Captain Jack so much I'd do Pirates 7 if they asked."

The star recently found success with Tim Burton's remake of Alice In Wonderland.

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Peter Morgan quits James Bond film?

Peter Morgan has reportedly decided to stop working on the next James Bond film.

The Frost/Nixon screenwriter had been hired to pen the script for the movie.

However, The Daily Telegraph claims that Morgan quit shortly after Sam Mendes was recruited as the director.

Mendes is allegedly now hoping to hire Notes On A Scandal screenwriter Patrick Marber to replace Morgan.

A source explained: "It is a mystery worthy of a Bond script."

However, a spokesman for MGM dismissed the rumours, saying: "The filmmakers say the Morgan/Marber switch is just speculation."

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'Green Lantern' costume to be all-CGI

Ryan Reynolds's Green Lantern costume will be entirely computer-generated, according to Slash Film.

The filmmakers behind the Warner Bros/DC Comics superhero movie have designed a motion-capture suit with tracking LEDs for Reynolds to wear on set. Green Lantern's recognisable green and black outfit will then be added in post-production by the visual effects team.

Reynolds, who is portraying fighter pilot-turned-costumed hero Hal Jordan, has reportedly been joking on set that he will be turned into an Avatar Na'vi for the finished movie.

Mark Strong, Peter Sarsgaard, Blake Lively, Tim Robbins and Angela Bassett co-star in director Martin Campbell's Green Lantern, opening in cinemas in summer 2011.

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Stephen Graham joins 'Pirates 4'

Stephen Graham will star in Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, according to Production Weekly.

The British actor, known for roles in Awaydays and This Is England, has been cast as the character Scram in the fourth Pirates film.

On Stranger Tides will see Johnny Depp return to the role of Jack Sparrow. Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane and Geoffrey Rush will also be among the cast for Nine director Rob Marshall's blockbuster.

Disney has scheduled the latest Pirates sequel for release in May 2011.

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New Jack Ryan film 'gets title, plot'

The new Jack Ryan movie now has a title and possible plotline, according to reports.

Earlier this year, Star Trek actor Chris Pine signed on to play the lead role in the revived spy franchise.

The film, which is tentatively titled Moscow, is based on Tom Clancy's fictional character

Paramount Pictures has hired screenwriter Adam Cozad to rewrite Hossein Amini's original draft of the script.

Sources speculated that Cozad will base the new screenplay on one of his earlier works titled Dubai, in which an American tourist becomes embroiled in a terrorist plot.

Additional details of the story have yet to be revealed, though producer Mace Neufield has said that the script will not be an origin story.

Ryan has previously appeared in four feature films, with Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford and Ben Affleck portraying the character.

No production plans for Moscow have been released.

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Logan Lerman out of 'Spider-Man'?

Sources have denied earlier claims that Logan Lerman will star in the upcoming Spider-Man films.

Last Saturday, various media reports claimed that the Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief actor would take over the role of Peter Parker in the franchise.

However, according to Deadline, no definitive deals have been reached for the cast.

"These sources were very definitive in denying the story," an insider said. "We're sure that Logan was 100% not going to be Spidey and that he is not on the list of candidates being seriously considered for the new film."

Lerman has purportedly been in talks for the role since earlier this year, though the star has denied such claims.

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Cyrus: 'I want to try all film genres'

Miley Cyrus has revealed that she wants to try her hand at all film genres during her career.

The actress, who stars in upcoming movie The Last Song, also admitted that she might need acting lessons in the future.

She told The Mirror: "I'm kind of bipolar in my acting choices because I just want to do a little bit of everything - one day I'm telling my mum I want to do an action movie, and then I want to be doing comedy."

Cyrus added: "I've not taken acting lessons or anything but it doesn't mean I don't need to - I'm sure that I do. Once I watch this film in the theatre I'm probably going to book an acting coach."

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Fey, Carell reuniting for 'Mail Order Groom'?

Tina Fey and Steve Carell may reunite for comedy Mail Order Groom.

The duo, who worked together on Date Night, have shown interest in the Warner Bros project, which finds a lonely American woman ordering an Eastern European soldier to marry. Fey's husband and 30 Rock co-executive producer Jeff Richmond hatched the idea for the marital comedy.

It's a hilarious and deeply weird script that appeals to both of us. We just need to clear the time to do it," Fey told the Los Angeles Times. Carell also voiced his admiration for the proposed movie, adding that it "could be really good".

Date Night is out in US cinemas now and opens in the UK on April 21.

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Bacon signs on for untitled comedy

Kevin Bacon has signed on for an as-yet untitled upcoming comedy, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The actor will star opposite Steve Carell in the film written by Dan Fogelman and helmed by I Love You Phillip Morris co-directors John Requa and Glenn Ficarra.

Bacon will play the role of a man who is having an affair with Carell's wife.

The film also stars Julianne Moore as Carell's unfaithful wife and Ryan Gosling as his life coach.

Production of the comedy will begin shooting next month

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'Riddick' sequel gets official title

Corona Coming Attractions have revealed the title of the second Riddick sequel.

The production company recently acquired the rights to David Twohy's screenplay, which will officially be called The Chronicles Of Riddick: Dead Man Stalking.

In the third film, Riddick abandons his Necromonger crown and heads back to Furya while battling mercenaries and otherworldly creatures.

A production schedule or release date for the film has yet to be announced.

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Montag 'going to be huge action star'

Heidi Montag has reportedly insisted that she is going to be a "huge" action movie star.

The Hills star, who previously admitted that she wants to play Lara Croft in Tomb Raider, told Access Hollywood that she has big plans for her acting career.

"I see myself having a career like nobody's ever had. Action movies. I'm definitely gonna be a huge action movie star," she said.

"I would say Angelina Jolie mixed with Marilyn Monroe, mixed with Jennifer Aniston, mixed with everyone. I think there's never been anyone the way I'm gonna go."

Montag recently told Us Weekly that she is currently writing an "action-packed movie", describing the project as "Bourne-meets-Barbie".

The Hills returns to MTV this month.

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Chris Rock to pen 'High & Low'

Chris Rock has signed on to pen High And Low, according to Empire Online.

The comedian and actor will rewrite David Mamet's version of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 film based on Evan Hunter's novel.

The plot follows an executive named Kingo Gondo who agrees to pay a hefty ransom after finding out that his son has been kidnapped. When Gondo learns that the criminal mistakenly took his chauffeur's son, he contemplates either saving the boy or using the money.

Mike Nichols is slated to direct the film, which is reportedly named King's Ransom after Hunter's book.

Rock has previously adapted and directed I Think I Love My Wife and recently acquired the rights to La Premiere Etoile, also known as The First Star.

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'James Bond' bosses deny Peter Morgan exit

Bosses working on the new James Bond film have dismissed rumours that screenwriter Peter Morgan has quit the project.

The Frost/Nixon scribe was expected to pen the script for the 23rd Bond movie, but speculation over the weekend suggested that he had walked away from the film.

Morgan's alleged departure was linked to the recent appointment of director Sam Mendes, who apparently planned to replace him with Closer writer Patrick Marber.

However, a spokesman for MGM has now dismissed the reports, telling The Daily Telegraph: "The filmmakers say the Morgan/Marber switch is just speculation."

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Whedon in final talks to direct 'Avengers'

Joss Whedon is in final negotiations to direct Marvel's Avengers movie, reports Deadline Hollywood.

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator has reportedly been on the shortlist to helm the superhero picture since early April.

IESB is reporting that Whedon has already signed to steer the project.

The film is expected to feature Marvel heroes (Robert Downey Jr), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and SHIELD leader Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) among others.

Marvel Studios and Whedon's representatives have not confirmed the claim.

Whedon also produced the cult TV shows Angel, Firefly and Dollhouse.

His film directing debut Serenity was released in 2005.

The Avengers is currently scheduled for a 2012 release.

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Jamie Kennedy linked to 'Scream 4'

Jamie Kennedy has reportedly opened talks to appear in Scream 4.

According to Chud, the producers of the horror sequel are in negotiations with the actor to join the cast of the fourth instalment.

His character Randy was apparently killed off in 1997's Scream 2. It's unclear if Kennedy would reprise the role of Randy or play a different part in the upcoming sequel.

In a recent interview with Digital Spy, Kennedy talked about possibly returning to the franchise.

"I mean in the first one, I died, then didn't die, then I died in the second one and came back via videotape for the third one! You never know... They could reincarnate me! I'd like to," he said.

Stars Neve Campbell, David Arquette and Courteney Cox Arquette and director Wes Craven are expected to return.

Scream 4 will hit cinemas on April 12, 2011.

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