After being set up in early 2007 at Universal, Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan" -- a supernatural thriller set in the world of New York City ballet -- has been reconstituted after being put into turnaround by the studio. Now, Natalie Portman is attached to play the lead. And Mark Heyman has done a rewrite of John McLaughlin's original script. "Swan" centers on a veteran ballerina (Portman) who finds herself locked in a competitive situation with a rival dancer, with the stakes and twists increasing as the dancers approach a big performance. But it's unclear whether the rival is a supernatural apparition or if the protagonist is simply having delusions. Those who've read the script say it has elements of "The Others," the Nicole Kidman-starrer in which viewers are left to discern what's real and what's imagined. If a sale happens soon, "Swan" could begin shooting as early as this year.
- 6/16/2009
- WorstPreviews.com
Darren Aronofsky has been lying low since all the critical acclaim heaped on him after “The Wrestler.” He’s just been quietly developing his “Robocop” reboot. The talented director also has another project up his sleeve, one that might just take flight before “Robocop” thanks to the addition of Natalie Portman. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Portman is attached to star in Aronofsky’s next project, “Black Swan.”
“Swan” is a supernatural thriller set in the New York City ballet. It follows a veteran ballerina (Portman) who finds herself in a tight competition with a rival dancer. With a big performance on the horizon, the rivalry between them becomes fierce and ugly. While that could be vicious enough territory for a film to explore, the ballerina must face an even more terrifying question: whether her rival is even real or just a delusion. A lot of comparisons to made here to “The Others,...
“Swan” is a supernatural thriller set in the New York City ballet. It follows a veteran ballerina (Portman) who finds herself in a tight competition with a rival dancer. With a big performance on the horizon, the rivalry between them becomes fierce and ugly. While that could be vicious enough territory for a film to explore, the ballerina must face an even more terrifying question: whether her rival is even real or just a delusion. A lot of comparisons to made here to “The Others,...
- 6/16/2009
- by Elisabeth Rappe
- MTV Movies Blog
Natalie Portman is attached to star in Black Swan, a supernatural thriller set in the world of New York City ballet that was first announced in 2007 by Universal with Darren Aronofsky attached to direct. The project has been reconstituted after being put into turnaround by the studio. It has been making the rounds to studios and specialty divisions, several of which are keenly interested. It’s unclear if Aronofsky will still direct. Swan centers on a veteran ballerina (Portman) who finds herself locked in a competitive situation with a rival dancer, with the stakes and twists increasing as the dancers approach a big performance. But it's unclear whether the rival is a supernatural apparition or if the protagonist is simply having delusions. Mark Heyman, a development executive at Aronofsky's Protozoa Pictures, has done a rewrite of John McLaughlin's original script for the film, which is said to have elements of The Others,...
- 6/16/2009
- by James Cook
- TheMovingPicture.net
Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan" could soon be taking flight.
After being set up in early 2007 at Universal, the project -- a supernatural thriller set in the world of New York City ballet -- has been reconstituted after being put into turnaround by the studio. It has been making the rounds to studios and specialty divisions, several of which are keenly interested.
Among the elements giving it a boost: Natalie Portman is attached to play the lead.
Several other changes have occurred since the Aronofsky-helmed project was first developed by Universal.
Mark Heyman, a development exec at Aronofsky's Protozoa Pictures, has done a rewrite of John McLaughlin's original script for the pic, which Mike Medavoy's Phoenix Pictures and Protozoa are producing.
Aronofsky, meanwhile, has gone on to helm the critical and commercial favorite "The Wrestler," putting him in high demand.
CAA packaged and is selling "Swan"; it also reps Portman and Aronofsky.
After being set up in early 2007 at Universal, the project -- a supernatural thriller set in the world of New York City ballet -- has been reconstituted after being put into turnaround by the studio. It has been making the rounds to studios and specialty divisions, several of which are keenly interested.
Among the elements giving it a boost: Natalie Portman is attached to play the lead.
Several other changes have occurred since the Aronofsky-helmed project was first developed by Universal.
Mark Heyman, a development exec at Aronofsky's Protozoa Pictures, has done a rewrite of John McLaughlin's original script for the pic, which Mike Medavoy's Phoenix Pictures and Protozoa are producing.
Aronofsky, meanwhile, has gone on to helm the critical and commercial favorite "The Wrestler," putting him in high demand.
CAA packaged and is selling "Swan"; it also reps Portman and Aronofsky.
- 6/15/2009
- by By Steven Zeitchik
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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