Caine and Freeman Join Now You See Me

You may know these two best from all of Christopher Nolan’s Batman films, and rightfully so as they are an intricate part of the film, but now the two will be in a film together without a super hero.

One of the films I’m really excited about in the future is called Now You See Me. The film follows a team of FBI agents against the Four Horsemen, a squad of the world’s greatest illusionists who pull off a series of daring bank heists during their performances, then shower the profits on their audiences.

The initial cast is already impressive, and has gotten exponentially better with the additions of veterans Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine.

Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Isla Fisher, Melanie Laurent, Woody Harrelson and Dave Franco were already signed on to the film.

Caine is taking the role of Arthur Tressler who sponsors the team of Robin Hood-like magician thieves.

No word yet on what role Freeman will have.

I’m a big fan of magic and illusions and any film that involves the two with an exceptional cast, I’m all in.

 

Eisenberg and Gyllenhaal to Star in Magician Heist

 

Here is a fresh premise for a film with two of Hollywood’s talented young actors leading the way.

Jake Gyllenhaal, fresh off a very good performance in “Source Code” and Jesse Eisenberg, coming off “The Social Network” will now star in a film called “Now You See Me.”

The story follows “a group of the world’s greatest illusionists, who pull off daring bank heists during their performances, showering the profits on their audience. Eventually, the FBI gets involved, prompting a cat-and-mouse game between adversaries.”

Just the story alone has me hooked.

Eisenberg is one of my favorite actors and him playing a magician seems like a bit of a stretch, but that’s not a bad thing.

Gyllenhaal has a ton of talent, and I’m sure will pull this off well.