Wally Pfister Eyeing Christian Bale For 'Transcendence'

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by Kevin Jagernauth
October 26, 2012 9:19 AM
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Christopher Nolan's regular cinematographer Wally Pfister seems to have learned and mastered the art of secrecy from the helmer. Developing for most the year under the radar, and without a title, a minor shockwave hit earlier this week when it was revealed that Johnny Depp would be leading Pfister's directorial debut, which is now titled "Transcendence." Produced by Nolan and his wife and producing partner Emma Thomas, the project is being kept completely under wraps, but a few more morsels have been revealed.

The LA Times reports that the film is being shot in Los Angeles, and will feature three leads. And oh yeah, Pfister apparently has the Batman trilogy and "The Prestige" star Christian Bale in his sights for one of those roles. Of course, Bale is wanted in Hollywood for everything, and he already has David. O Russell's next picture set to shoot very early next year for a late 2013 release, and is also attached to star in Todd Field's long awaited "The Creed Of Violence" that will shoot in the new year as well. Of course, Bale and Pfister have a long and familiar working relationship, but simply put, scheduling could be an issue with "Transcendence" slated to shoot this winter.

But it seems that as we predicted, Depp won't be the only big name in the cast and certainly having the power of Nolan in your corner helps attract a certain calibre of talent. Will any of Nolan's other regular players kick the tires? We wouldn't be surprised, and it's probably not too long until we find out.

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DG | October 26, 2012 11:52 AMReply

Enter Michael Caine in 3... 2... 1...
caro | October 27, 2012 10:26 AM

or Cillian Murphy? he worked in 4 Nolan movies and he has blue eyes like McAvoy and Maguire
cattt | October 27, 2012 6:13 AM

...or Tom Hardy as the third lead.
cary | October 26, 2012 12:18 PM

... and Caine plays Depp's father or father-in-law who helps his escape from the machine (or evil computer whatever)
caro | October 26, 2012 10:33 AMReply

if i was bitchy (and i am bitchy),i will say "OMG! a DP who wants to work with Bale ! didn't he hear Bale's rant against the DP? " but i know they know each other since 2001 and Bale's bad reputation on set is overrated
Edgar Wright | October 26, 2012 9:23 AMReply

The next Inception...