Ben Whishaw To Cameo In Terry Gilliam's 'The Zero Theorem'

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by Kevin Jagernauth
October 12, 2012 8:18 AM
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The last year to year and a half or so have been very good to Ben Whishaw. The rising British actor features in two of this fall's biggest films -- The Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer's "Cloud Atlas" and that latest 007 flick "Skyfall" -- and Steven Spielberg wants the actor for his next blockbuster, "Robopocalypse." Before he gets to that though, Whishaw will making a quick pit stop to the set of a film by another acclaimed director.

Whishaw is set to take an unspecified cameo role in Terry Gilliam's "The Zero Theorem." The movie, which is quickly heading into production, already features a great cast and pretty compelling premise that fits right into Gilliam's fantastical playhouse. The story centers on an eccentric and reclusive computer genius, plagued with existential angst, who works on a mysterious project aimed at discovering the purpose of existence -- or the lack thereof -- once and for all. But his task is constantly diverted and interrupted thanks to the Management, who sends a teenager and lusty love interest to distract him. Christoph Waltz leads the film with Melanie Thierry co-starring, while Matt Damon and Tilda Swinton are slotted for cameo roles. It's in that capacity that Whishaw will be joining the movie as well.

And...that's about it right now. But likely lots more to come as the movie starts shooting on October 22nd. [Daily Mail]

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jingmei | October 15, 2012 3:12 AMReply

I want to do this hot Brit.
Thommy | October 12, 2012 8:42 AMReply

I don't care who's in the film (tough the cast seems stunning) I just hope Gilliam can finish the film, complete it the way it was intended to.
Sean | October 12, 2012 7:52 PM

I agree! well with the 2nd & 3rd part mainly lol. Wishaw YES! the choice is so obvious i dunno y I havent thought of it b4.Both their tones & peronality & imagination match perfectly (gilliam & whishaw) it would only make sense they work together. Cant wait! And some1 plz cast this guy in more films i dont know y he aint a household name yet #smh