Pill and Brody Join Cotillard et al in Woody Allen's Upcoming 'Midnight in Paris'

By: May. 27, 2010
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Adrian Brody and Alison Pill will join the previously announced Owen Wilson, Marion Cotillard, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Michael Sheen, Nina Arianda, Tom Hiddleston, Corey Stoll, Mimi Kennedy, and Kurt Fuller in Woody Allen's upcoming film 'Midnight in Paris,' according to a press release as printed on www.collider.com.

'Midnight in Paris' is a romantic comedy that follows a family travelling to the city for business, including a young engaged couple that has their lives transformed throughout the journey. "The film celebrates a young man's great love for Paris, and simultaneously explores the illusion people have that a life different from their own is better," the announcement said.

The film is scheduled to begin shooting in Paris in the summer.

For her stunning portrayal of Edith Piaf in the 2007 film 'La Vie en Rose,' star Marion Cotillard won the Academy Award for Best Actress, the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, the Cesar Award and the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy. Other film credits include 'Big Fish', 'Mary', 'Public Enemies', 'La Boite Noire', 'A Very Long Engagement', 'La Belle Verte' and Rob Marshall's film musical 'Nine'.

Adrian Brody is best known for his performance in Roman Polanski's film 'The Pianist,' for which he became the youngest actor ever to win the Academy Award® for Best Actor, as well as one of only two American actors to win a César Award.  His other film credits include 'King Kong,' 'Hollywoodland,' and 'The Darjeeling Limited.'

Alison Pill most recently appeared on Broadway in the revival of THE MIRACLE WORKER.  Other theatrical credits include THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award®; MAURITIUS; and REASONS TO BE PRETTY.  Her previous film and television credits include 'Milk' and 'In Treatment.'

 

Photo Credit: Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.



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