The Matarese Circle

Starring: Denzel Washington, Tom Cruise

Director: David Cronenberg
Release Date: 2010
Studio: MGM
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Synopsis: Two rival intelligence agents -- one American, one Soviet -- find themselves working together to ferret out and vanquish members of a mysterious group of criminals called the Matarese that has infiltrated the highest levels of American government.



Tom Cruise In Talks For 'Matarese Circle'

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Moviegoers hoping to see Denzel Washington and Tom Cruise face off on the big screen will get their chance with MGM's big-budget adaptation of "The Matarese Circle." Cruise is in final negotiations to take on the role of the Russian spy Vasili Taleniekov, the mortal enemy of American intelligence operative Brandon Scofield (Washington). Read more...

David Cronenberg In 'Matarese Circle' Talks

Monday, October 13th, 2008

David Cronenberg is in negotiations to direct political thriller "The Matarese Circle" for MGM. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, book revolves around two men — one American, one Soviet — who must cooperate in order to foil a sinister plot to topple the world’s governments. Read more...

David Cronenberg In Talks For 'Matarese Circle'

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

David Cronenberg is about to join the Circle of Distrust. The veteran writer-director -- who jumped from ICM to Endeavor last week -- is negotiating to helm "The Matarese Circle," a political thriller and potential franchise generator for MGM. Read more...