Natalie Portman has one good agent, her roles are certainly keeping her career going in a diverse direction. Which is good after the possible mainstream tag she could have been left with after Star Wars.
So what’s the next step? Coming Soon have her down to star in a movie about Spanish painter Francisco Goya called Goya’s Ghosts.
Variety says the drama will be directed by Milos Forman and produced by Saul Zaentz. Filming is expected to start in early fall in Europe.
Written by Jean-Claude Carriere and Forman, the drama is set in Spain in 1792, when Goya was the country’s most famous painter. A scandal arises when his teenage muse is framed for heresy by a manipulative monk who is one of the driving forces behind the Spanish Inquisition.
Bardem will play the monk. Portman will play the muse as well as her teen daughter Alicia, who might be the result of an illicit affair with the monk.
Star Wars could have killed the career of an actor, but I’m amazed at how Portman is keeping her eyes on interesting and meaty roles. Apart from the obvious reasons I believe she is someone to keep an eye on as her career just builds and builds.
She was endearing in “Garden State” and very matured in “Closer”. I am also happy with the choices of films she has been in.
I am sure Star Wars will not hurt every actor’s career the way it has in the past when you are only remembered for one big film you have made, Harrison Ford got out of it, we also saw him as Indy, and as Jack Ryan and not just Han Solo. As for Nat, although she IS Padm√ɬ© Amidala in the SW films, I still see her as the other characters she has wonderfully and effectively played.
I know! And working on a film based on an Alan Moore comic? Awesome!
Anyway, I think she’s made some great decisions over the years and must have an excellent agent indeed.
Woa, Trysop, when you put it like that. She’s stormed Hollywood already!
Cool, she’s making some quality films AND she’s already been in 3 outta the 5 films George Lucas directed, PLUS worked for Tim Burton on the joyride Mars Attacks! In addition to working with Luc Besson.
First time commenter, long time reader…I had to post since I’m such a huge fan of Natalie Portman.
Oh man! Natalie Portman has been keeping herself real busy, with two movies to be released by the end of the year. Don’t forget to check out her roles in Amos Gitai’s Free Zone, and Alan Moore’s V for Vendetta!
Natalie Portman is the most stunning actress in Hollywood right now!
Our Natalie grows up!
What really made me admire her more is her determination to finish her studies before committing herself into making more movies, I admire actors who value their education. Attagirl!
This seems an interesting movie, I am already excited to see her in “V for Vendetta” and here’s another one to look forward to!
I absolutely adore Natalie Portman! She’s a talented beautiful actress who has a real staying power and the potential to become one of cinema’s greatest actresses.
Ever since The Professional I knew she’d be an actress to watch.
This new project sounds perfect for her. Of course, I love period piece movies…glad to see I’ll have one to look forward to.