Paul Thomas Anderson’s next film, INHERENT VICE, looks set to commence production this month with Joaquin Phoenix set to star in the lead role. Now it seems like Del Toro is close to joining the project as well in a small but important role as a lawyer that consistently tries to bail the stoner private detective, ‘Doc’ Sportello (Phoenix) out of trouble.
Charlize Theron was reportedly in talks to star as the lead female character, however there has since been no confirmation of her involvement. The film which is based on a Thomas Pynchon novel centres around Sportello trying to find a kidnapped girl and should feature a lot of eccentric and seedy characters which could open up for a lot of interesting casting choices. Del Toro will likely also be joined by Kevin J. O’Connor who has previously starred in both THERE WILL BE BLOOD as well as THE MASTER in an as yet unnamed role.
Let us know what you think regarding the project in the comments below and we will of course make sure to bring you any casting updates as they come along over the next month’s time.
Source: The Wrap and Cigarettes & Red Vines
