Director Alex Garland’s next project with the adaptation of the first book from the Southern Reach trilogy with Annihilation continues on and now some new potential casting has come into it the mix. Similar to other possible casting notes that have come out, there’s no role associated with the potential casting, but apparently Jennifer Jason Leigh is in talks for the film.
Previously, we knew that Natalie Portman has already joined the project in the lead role and there’s been talks with Gina Rodriguez of Jane the Virgin as well as Frances McDormand for a different role. Tessa Thompson was also in talks for a role in the film. The feature is expected to begin filming in the spring.
I’m in the midst of reading the first book now and have no idea how they’ll bring this to life. But after Garland’s Ex Machina, I’ll be there opening night.
As noted previously, each book from Jeff VanderMeer stands on its own with new casts joining each one to tell the larger tale. Within the book they’re only referred to by their profession, making casting an interesting aspect (and one we expect to get changed in the screenplay). All three books, averaging just under 400 pages each, were released in 2014.
Plot concept: For thirty years. Area X. monitored by the secret agency known as the Southern Reach. has remained mysterious and remote behind its intangible border-an environmental disaster zone. though to all appearances an abundant wilderness Eleven expeditions have been sent in to investigate;. even for those that have made it out alive. there have been terrible consequences. ‘Annihilation’ is the story of the twelfth expedition and is told by its nameless biologist. Introverted but highly intelligent. the biologist brings her own secrets with her. She is accompanied by a psychologist. an anthropologist and a surveyor. their stated mission: to chart the land…
[Source: Collider]
