State of Play

Cast: Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Robin Wright Penn, Helen Mirren, Jeff Daniels, Jason Bateman, Harry Lennix, Michael Berresse, Michael Weston, Josh Mostel, Viola Davis, Barry Shabaka Henley, Sarah Lord

Director: Kevin Macdonald

Rating: PG-13

Studio: Universal Pictures

Release date: April 17th, 2009

Synopsis:

Follows a congressman whose speedy political rise is threatened by an investigation into the death of his mistress. Pitt plays a politico-turned-journalist whose relationship with the solon is compromised when he oversees his newspaper's investigation into the murder and develops a relationship with the pol's estranged wife.

Ben Affleck In Talks For 'State Of Play'
Edward Norton is exiting " State of Play ," and talks are under way for Ben Affleck to replace him in the Kevin Macdonald-directed drama for Universal Pictures and Working Title. Norton becomes the second high-profile...
Russell Crowe In Talks To Join 'State Of Play'
Universal Pictures spent the weekend trying to convince Russell Crowe, its "American Gangster" topliner, to replace Brad Pitt as the star of " State of Play ." The result of that courtship will be known early this week...
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Brad Pitt is out of “ State of Play ,” a development that has put that star-studded Universal Pictures drama in a state of flux, and has put studio and star on opposite sides of who caused his exit. Pitt ankled the film...
McAdams, Mirren, Penn In 'State of Play' Talks
Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren and Robin Wright Penn are in negotiations to join Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Jason Bateman in " State of Play ," Working Title and Universal's adaptation of the BBC miniseries. Kevin...
Edward Norton, Brad Pitt Reunite For 'State of Play'
Edward Norton is getting back in the ring with his "Fight Club" partner Brad Pitt. Duo will star in " State of Play ," Universal Pictures' adaptation of the British miniseries. Kevin Macdonald ("The Last King of...
Universal Pictures To Adapt BBC 'State Of Play'
Universal Pictures are set to adapt the award-winning BBC miniseries State of Play for the big screen, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The feature tackles the intersection of politics and journalism, and revolves...