Hot off the deservedly applauded "A History of Violence," director David Cronenberg has set his sights on a new project. It’s called "Maps to the Stars," and it’s to be a dark comedy about the underbelly of Hollywood. Insterestingly enough, this project will mark the first time the loyal Canadian works outside of his home country.
Says Variety: "A History of Violence" helmer David Cronenberg will next direct "Maps to the Stars," a Bruce Wagner-scripted darkly comic drama about Hollywood excess and intrigue.
Lensing will begin in the fall on the first pic the Canadian will shoot on U.S. soil.
"You could say it’s a Hollywood film because the characters are agents, actors and managers, but it is not a satire like ‘The Player,’ " Cronenberg said. "Bruce is brilliant about writing characters in this world, and I’d wanted to do something with him for ages."
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For the record, Bruce Wagner wrote the movies "A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors" and "Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills," the TV show "Wild Palms," and the novels "I’m Losing You" and "Women in Film."
