Sam Riley cast as Ian Curtis
http://www.worldinmotion.net/ - has a picture of Sam Riley by Anton Corbijn (Damn....he's kinda sorta hot. >.>)
from nme.com :
Cast for Joy Division film announced
Newcomer cast as Ian Curtis
The cast for the biographical film of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis' life has been announced.
The part of Ian Curtis will be played by newcomer Sam Riley and German actress Alexandra Maria Lara will play the part of his lover Annik Honore .
The film 'Control' will be the debut feature from music director Anton Corbijn, who has previously directed videos for the likes of Nirvana and U2.
The screenplay is based on the star's wife Deborah Curtis' book 'Touching From A Distance'. She will get a co-production credit on the film. The part of Curtis' widow will be taken by Oscar-nominated actress Samantha Morton.
New Order will record new tracks for the film as well as specially re-recording a number of Joy Division tracks.
original article: http://www.nme.com/news/joy-division/22180
And Depeche Mode. He directed sooo many Depeche Mode videos. [edit: He also designed the stage for their current tour.]
Anton Corbijn videography: http://www.mvdbase.com/tech.php?last=Corbijn&first=Anton
New tracks? as Joy Division? hrm. RE-RECORD?! uhhh.... *is afraid* Sam Riley's not gonna sing is he? o_O;
With 'Ray' and 'Walk The Line' as the current pattern, he just might. *is very afraid* But Corbijn will do what he thinks best. ^_^
Damn it. I love Anton Corbijn, but if there's a god, don't let him screw up this movie! lol
from nme.com :
Cast for Joy Division film announced
Newcomer cast as Ian Curtis
The cast for the biographical film of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis' life has been announced.
The part of Ian Curtis will be played by newcomer Sam Riley and German actress Alexandra Maria Lara will play the part of his lover Annik Honore .
The film 'Control' will be the debut feature from music director Anton Corbijn, who has previously directed videos for the likes of Nirvana and U2.
The screenplay is based on the star's wife Deborah Curtis' book 'Touching From A Distance'. She will get a co-production credit on the film. The part of Curtis' widow will be taken by Oscar-nominated actress Samantha Morton.
New Order will record new tracks for the film as well as specially re-recording a number of Joy Division tracks.
original article: http://www.nme.com/news/joy-division/22180
And Depeche Mode. He directed sooo many Depeche Mode videos. [edit: He also designed the stage for their current tour.]
Anton Corbijn videography: http://www.mvdbase.com/tech.php?last=Corbijn&first=Anton
New tracks? as Joy Division? hrm. RE-RECORD?! uhhh.... *is afraid* Sam Riley's not gonna sing is he? o_O;
With 'Ray' and 'Walk The Line' as the current pattern, he just might. *is very afraid* But Corbijn will do what he thinks best. ^_^
Damn it. I love Anton Corbijn, but if there's a god, don't let him screw up this movie! lol