It's a match made in heaven - or at least Hollywood. Russell Crowe is set to reteam with his ol' directing buddy Ridley Scott for a fourth time (fifth if you count the also-planned Nottingham). He's in talks to join Leonardo DiCaprio in Body of Lies, formerly known as Penetration, and based on the novel by David Ignatius. The modern-day thriller sees a CIA operative Roger Ferris (DiCaprio) attempt to catch a deadly Al Qaeda leader by planting evidence that his target is working with the US on the corpse of a CIA spy (incidentally, a technique also used by the Allies in World War II before D-Day, fact fans). However, as the plot gets more complex, Ferris must enlist the help of Ed Hoffman (Crowe), the manipulative CIA boss of the Jordan field office, who may or may not (we haven't read the novel yet, but we're guessing) have his own agenda. The script was written by Kingdom of Heaven's William Monahan, but Crowe's apparently waiting for a polish by American Gangster's Steve Zaillian (also the director of All The King's Men last year) before he formally commits. Still, given the presence of his bestest mate Scott, the signs are looking good for a DiCaprio-Crowe double-header.

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btw gladiator 2 aint getting done by scott i think it was the director of the propisition who was doing it with crowe but it fell through thank god.as for alien 5 with scott and cameron never say never but i doubt it ... Read More alimac About me
19:05, 02 July 2007 | Report This Post
i watched the insider last night another film that proves russel crowe is with out a doubt one of the best actors out there ... Read More alimac About me
19:02, 02 July 2007 | Report This Post
RE: Crowe Has A Body Of Lies
They already worked together on the fantastic ck and the Deadf my favorite movies. Don't think they shared a single scene, though. ... Read More Jasper About me
02:38, 29 June 2007 | Report This Post
News getting better
The 2 month old news (of DiCaprio and Scott collaboration) was great news. It just got even better. Dying for this movie. ... Read More mserpico88 About me
20:32, 28 June 2007 | Report This Post
News getting better
The 2 month old news (of DiCaprio and Scott collaboration) was great news. It just got even better. Dying for this movie. ... Read More mserpico88 About me
20:29, 28 June 2007 | Report This Post
fs there great together but i am starting to think there having an affair and using movies as an excuse to get together ... Read More alimac About me
20:18, 28 June 2007 | Report This Post
RE: The Book Isn't That Good
cast is great ...director is great...shame about the story - YAWN ... Read More jackcarter About me
17:57, 28 June 2007 | Report This Post
The Book Isn't That Good
Contrary to reports the novel Body of Lies isn't that great. Its a pretty standard thriller set against the background of the 'War Against Terror'. Characterisation is slightly deeper than your average pot-boiler which is probably why DiCaprio and Crowe are interested. Crowe's character, Ed Hoffman, isn't head of the Jordan field office, he's Ferris (DiCaprio) boss back in Washington DC. ... Read More Blunderbuss About me
14:00, 28 June 2007 | Report This Post
RE: Great, great pedigree
I'm just surprised that Crowe and Scott aren't sick of the site of each other. Well, they must be very good friends. Jack, surely Crowe is going to struggle in a Gladiator sequel? ... Read More mafyou About me
13:58, 28 June 2007 | Report This Post
Great, great pedigree
YOu've go to be interested in this! ... Read More Teamwak About me
13:31, 28 June 2007 | Report This Post
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