To put it simply, Jude Law is one of the most brilliant and unique actors working today. He never shies away from challenging roles. From the stage to film and television, Jude has amassed an impressive list of roles and has been a welcome breath of fresh air in Hollywood. Since 2000, Brilliance has aimed to be a respectful resource for his supporters and chronicle his incredible career. Over 10 years later, that aim remains unchanged. More »
Along with co-star and friend Robert Downey Jr, Jude presented at the Oscars last night and they were easily one of the evening’s highlights. Their banter was hilarious and charming with some reviewers wishing they had been the Oscar hosts! Perhaps next year…
Jude will be a presenter at this year’s Oscars, being held on February 27. From Playbill:
Cate Blanchett, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Jude Law and More Are Oscar Presenters
By Andrew Gans
16 Feb 2011Cate Blanchett, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Jude Law, Tom Hanks, Annette Bening, Robert Downey Jr. and Hugh Jackman will be presenters at the 83rd Academy Awards.
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2010 will be presented Feb. 27 at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center. The awards will be televised live by the ABC Television Network beginning at 8 PM ET.
James Franco and Anne Hathaway will co-host this year’s ceremony.
Robin Roberts, Tim Gunn, Krista Smith and Maria Menounos will host “Oscar’s Red Carpet Live,” which will air on ABC at 7 PM ET, immediately preceding the Oscar telecast.
From Digital Spy comes word that Jude is in talks to join a new Dracula film project:
Jude Law to join ‘Dracula’ adaptation?
Tuesday, February 15 2011, 9:13pm EST
By Tara FowlerLaw, who is currently shooting the Sherlock Holmes sequel, is reportedly in talks to join director David Slade’s next project.
Bleeding Cool reports that the movie, titled The Last Voyage of the Demeter, follows the ship that transports the Transylvanian count to the shores of England. Over the course of the voyage, which is documented by reports in the captain’s log, the vampire slowly slaughters the ship’s entire crew.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ben Kingsley and Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy) are also attached for supporting roles in the film, which is being described as something akin to Alien.
The Last Voyage of the Demeter marks Slade’s third major vampire movie in recent years, after 30 Days of Night and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
From CinemaBlend comes news about a new film project for Jude:
Jude Law Boards Fernando Meirelles’ 360
Production is finally beginning on the long-anticipated Fernando Meirelles drama 360, and the high profile names attached to the picture are only becoming more numerous. Jude Law has now officially joined the cast, adding to the already stellar lineup of Anthony Hopkins, Rachel Weisz, Maria Flor and Karl Markovic. The talent is certainly there. Now it’s just up to everyone to execute.
According to 02 Films, preproduction has already begun and principal photography will start March 21st and run through the end of May. The comprehensive story written by Peter Morgan of The Last King Of Scotland fame follows an expansive number of individuals as they make choices that ultimately effect not only their relationships but locations. Seven languages will be used at one point or another and shooting will take place in Paris, Vienna and Bratislava.
It’s important for any film to gain critical acclaim, but it’s especially important for a film like 360. With a nuanced product and multiple languages, it’s going to take positive word of mouth to make the average American fork over his or her money. It worked for Babel; let’s see if it’ll work for 360.
From the Associated Press:
Jude Law returns to West End in ‘Anna Christie’
LONDON (AP) — Jude Law will return to the London stage this year, playing a sailor who falls in love with a prostitute in Eugene O’Neill’s “Anna Christie.”Law stars opposite Ruth Wilson and the play opens in August at the 250-seat Donmar Warehouse, where Law starred as Hamlet in 2009.
Law is currently reprising his role as Dr. Watson in a sequel to Guy Ritchie’s “Sherlock Homes.”
“Anna Christie” is part of a farewell season for artistic director Michael Grandage, who steps down in December. His nine-year tenure has seen a string of successes, including “Frost/Nixon,” ”Red” and “Hamlet,” all of which transferred to Broadway.
The season, announced Friday, also includes John Osborne’s “Inadmissible Evidence” and a production of Shakespeare’s “Richard II” with Eddie Redmayne.
