Cosmopolis" begins shooting in Toronto May 24th

Cosmopolis' shooting is set to begin in Toronto on May 24. There've been quite a few casting switches but it looks like all is settled. Robert Pattinson gets top billing, but the cast includes Jay Baruchel, Paul Giamatti, Sarah Gadon, Juliette Binoche and Kevin Durand.

Pattinson plays the character Eric Packer, a young, multi-billionaire asset manager who sets out one day in Manhattan (there goes Toronto pretending to be NYC again) in his fabulously appointed stretch limo to get a haircut. The story/parable takes place over one day, during which Packer loses everything. The ending is apocalyptic.

Pattinson says Cosmopolis is one of his favourite novels and that the role is very hard, but he is "trying to turn it."

One other note: the musical score will be by Canadian composer Howard Shore, a frequent collaborator with Cronenberg .

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Comment by sarah cullen on May 1, 2011 at 10:16am: cant wait to see rob in this movie..:)

Comment by Najwa Meyer on May 1, 2011 at 10:20am: wish it turns out cool

Comment by Gabrielle on May 1, 2011 at 10:49am: That's the day I graduate! That should be a very fun day :)

Comment by JoS on May 1, 2011 at 11:01am: me too can't wait to see him in this movie

Comment by Robertfanxxxx on May 1, 2011 at 11:43am: Can some please leave a message on my wall and explain to me what the film is going to be about if you don't mind. Love you Robert forever and always!! xxxxxxxx

Comment by Dominique on May 1, 2011 at 11:51am: So soon ? I thought that he'll have some down time after shooting Breaking Dawn. But the story sounds really interesting.

Comment by michellichi on May 1, 2011 at 11:53am: Yes I have a chance of actually meeting him in Toronto :)

Comment by Tanja Santaoja on May 1, 2011 at 1:39pm: @ Dominique Agree! I also thought Rob`ll have at least some time off after the long shoot of BD, but i guess not.

Comment by imaGINAtion on May 1, 2011 at 2:41pm: ~did anyone make the connection with howard shore the composer for eclipse??!!!!! :D

Comment by TX Twi-mom on May 1, 2011 at 2:45pm: The book is really strange, and oddly uncomfortable at times! I am already blushing just thinking about rob doing some of the things in this book. But as usual he will do great! This guy Eric...well, let's just say he has problems. Read the book and you will know what I mean...there was one part where I actually gasped and said "What???...." Good luck Rob!