Julia Roberts
It has always been curious how Julia Roberts developed such a strong fanbase. Yes, she is a good actress, but it she is definitely not a character actor. Any time you see the name Julia Roberts on the credits you immediately know one thing -- Julia Roberts is playing Julia Roberts. Is she ever really different in any of her film? Maybe one and, if you debate well, I could give you two.
Roberts will now play Roberts in the upcoming adaptation of Eat, Pray, Love.
Julia Roberst for Eat, Pray, Love
According to Variety, Paramount Pictures has acquired the screen rights to the Elizabeth Gilbert memoir Eat, Pray, Love and will develop the film as a star vehicle for Julia Roberts.
Gilbert had a husband, a big apartment and a weekend home and was trying to get pregnant, until she realized that wasn't the life she wanted. After a painful divorce, she set off on a journey of self-discovery around the world.
Ryan Murphy will adapt and direct the story with, Plan B's Brad Pitt and Dede Gardner set to produce.
Murphy recently formed a relationship with Plan B with his feature directing debut, Running With Scissors. Murphy has also set up a series with Plan B, 4 oz., over at FX.
Murphy is working to get Eat, Pray, Love written and ready so he can make it quickly after wrapping Dirty Tricks. It's a large-scale epic that covers four countries, and the author has rebuffed numerous overtures from actresses since the book was published.
Stay tuned for updates.
|