Casting Net: Charlize Theron may join Gillian Flynn adaptation; Plus Colin Farrell, Lily Collins, Rodrigo Santoro, and ...

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Last time we checked on the film adaptation of Gillian Flynns best-selling novelDark Places, Amy Adams was in talks to star, but the latest news is that Adams has fallen out and Charlize Theron is interested in the role. Flynn said of Adamslast June that she couldnt dream of someone more fantastic. Even though we had been looking forward to seeing Adams in the adaptation, Charlize seems like a perfect alternate for the character of Libby Day. [Deadline]

Colin Farrell is in talks to joinAnthony Hopkinsin the supernatural thrillerSolace, aboutan FBI agent who enlists the help of a retired doctor to help him solve a series of murders. Farrell will not, however, be playing the agent hell be the serial killer. Brazilian filmmakerAlfonso Poyart(2 Rabbits) is set to direct the project. [Deadline]

Dueling Snow White adaptation starsLily Collins(Mirror Mirror) and Sam Claflin (Snow White and the Huntsman) are joining forces forLove, Rosie,based on Cecelia Aherns 2004 novel Where Rainbows ! End.. The story follows best friends Rosie (Collins) and Alex (Claflin) through their teen years and into adulthood, told through their different modes of correspondence including IMs, emails, and letters. [THR]

NataliePortmanandMichaelFassbenderhave found a new cast mate inRodrigo Santoro(The Last Stand, Lost), who just signed on to joinJane Got A Gun. TheLynne Ramsey-directed(We Need to Talk About Kevin) Western followsPortmanscharacter Jane Hammond on her quest to protect her outlaw husband from a gang, which involves reaching out to an ex (Fassbender) for help.Zero Dark ThirtysJoel Edgertonis also set to star in the film. [Deadline]

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