Ed Harris & William Hurt In 'A History Of Violence'


Ed Harris and William Hurt are in talks to join the cast of A History of Violence at New Line Cinema, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

David Cronenberg is directing, with Viggo Mortensen toplining.

Adaptation of Vince Locke's graphic novel, "Violence" tells the story of an ordinary family's life after the father (Mortensen) receives unwanted national attention for a seemingly vigilante-style self-defense killing at his diner. Harris will play the bad guy who comes looking for Mortensen, while Hurt will portray Mortensen's long-lost brother.

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