Mackie, Bell And Adams To Join Worthington On The Ledge

Over the past couple of days casting for Asger Leth's (Ghosts of Cite Soleil) forthcoming thriller "Man on the Ledge" has picked up pace as news across the trades reports that Anthony Mackie (Hurt Locker) and Jamie Bell (Jumper) have signed on, while the adorable Amy Adams (Enchanted) is also circling a role. Sam Worthington (Avatar) has already signed on as the films titular character.

The story centers on a disgraced cop who is jailed for a crime he didn't commit, while on day release for his father's funeral he escapes onto the ledge of a building and threatens to commit suicide, a female psychiatrist (Presumably the part Adams is interested in) tries to talk him down.

Bell will play Worthington's brother who just so happens to be planning a jewelry heist across the street at the same time, Mackie will play the ex partner of Worthington's suicidal cop.

Obviously there are going to be plenty of twists at play here and I think the cast is solid and potential strong for a cool high concept thriller that seems to be meshing sub genres, the film's success though will hang on how well the scenes play between Worthington's cop and Adams psychiatrist.

Comments

[I SEE SPIDEY]

The scenes aren't going to play well because Worthington is a terrible actor. It's too bad they cast him as the lead because the movie sounds interesting and the rest of the cast is good.

[Rob Hunter]

Haha! I knew the comment would be from you ISS, your Worthington hate grows legendary! ;)