Jones' Code gets Jake

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by: Tony Lang Nov. 9, 2009

With a wink and a smile. And a giant bunny.

You'd think a talented and highly praised actor like Jake Gyllenhaal would have better things to do then pick up Topher Grace's sloppy seconds, especially now that's he about to be an action star as well with PRINCE OF PERSIA. But when one of the most promising new directors in town is asking...

MOON helmer Duncan Jones will follow-up on his big debut with sci-fi thriller SOURCE CODE for Vendome Pictures and distributor Summit. The project had been set-up for Grace at Universal two years ago, but that Venom thing happened and now Grace is gone. No pun intended.

Gyllenhaal signed on  to overtake the lead role of a soldier who finds himself transported in the body of a random commuter on board a train destined to blow up, with the event repeating itself until he can figure out who's behind it. Production begins early next year, right after Summit is done breaking the motherfriggin bank with that NEW MOON thing.

Source: Variety

Extra Tidbit: Seriously, where IS Topher Grace these days? I heard the PREDATORS rumor, but nothing was ever confirmed.

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darqjade
7:08AM on 11/09/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I think Topher has Valentine's Day next.. what the hell kinda name is Topher anyway?
I think Topher has Valentine's Day next.. what the hell kinda name is Topher anyway?
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HoyleHaw
8:30AM on 11/09/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It's short for Christopher. I guess people just always called him Topher instead of Chris.
It's short for Christopher. I guess people just always called him Topher instead of Chris.
 
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SuperMarcey
6:30AM on 11/09/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This sounds really cool, and Duncan Jones is a top cat.

Who cares about Topher Grace? I really can't stand the guy ... soz
This sounds really cool, and Duncan Jones is a top cat.

Who cares about Topher Grace? I really can't stand the guy ... soz
 
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NNNOooooooo!
6:12AM on 11/09/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sounds Good
An interesting idea, a fresh director it could be good. Topher Grace needs a solid role to make his mark in public awareness, something like a crazed puritanical witch-hunter in some period horror.
An interesting idea, a fresh director it could be good. Topher Grace needs a solid role to make his mark in public awareness, something like a crazed puritanical witch-hunter in some period horror.
 
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gameslave
4:52AM on 11/09/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
woah this sounds crazy. plot seems like something out of the twilight zone. is it? lol
woah this sounds crazy. plot seems like something out of the twilight zone. is it? lol
 
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DonkeysRAliens
4:41AM on 11/09/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
According to IMDb, Topher has done a Simpsons cameo, an uncredited voice role, and thats it, it seems he's just in hiding after that godawful performance, still this sounds good, i loved moon, was hoping to get the rumoured 'mute' but anything from this guy is great
According to IMDb, Topher has done a Simpsons cameo, an uncredited voice role, and thats it, it seems he's just in hiding after that godawful performance, still this sounds good, i loved moon, was hoping to get the rumoured 'mute' but anything from this guy is great