Pattinson and Penn are circling Water for Elephants

Posted on January 25, 2010
Filed Under Actors, Actresses, Adaptation, Directors

Movie hunk Robert Pattinson is taking a break from the teen vampire trilogy “Twilight” and is according to Variety circling Fox 2000′s Depression-era drama “Water for Elephants.” He’ll possibly by joined by Sean Penn who’s also shown interest in the project. Reese Witherspoon has already boarded to the film, which will be directed by Francis Lawrence. Scribe Richard LaGravenese is adapting for the big screen.

Based on Sara Gruen’s best-selling historical tome of the same name, story centers on a Cornell U. veterinary student who leaves his studies after his parents are killed and joins up with the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth, working as a vet for the circus. Witherspoon will play Marlena, the beautiful equestrian star married to August (Penn), the charismatic but twisted animal trainer.

Studio, which is eyeing a June start date, wouldn’t confirm details of the project. “Twilight” star Pattinson has been on every studio’s wish list. His deal is expected to close. Penn, who is in Haiti on a humanitarian mission, is the bigger question mark. He has an offer from the studio but is still mulling the role.

If Penn decides to join in, Pattinson really should proceed with the project. When you get the chance to work with talent like that you shouldn’t hesitate.

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