David O. Russell’s Silver Linings Playbook will be heading into theatres next month, and following an outstanding, award-winning debut at TIFF, it’s going to be a strong contender in the coming Oscar race.

Russell is already firming up his cast for his next feature, previously known as American Bullshit, and now the official press release has been put out, giving us details of the cast as well as the synopsis.

Christian Bale was announced as part of the cast earlier this year, set to reunite with his The Fighter director, but was reported to have been replaced by Jeremy Renner, but now this release reveals that both actors are still set to star, alongside the brilliant Amy Adams (also reuniting with Russell following The Fighter) and Bradley Cooper (reuniting with him following Silver Linings Playbook).

“The Untitled David O. Russell Project is based on the true story of a notorious financial con artist (Bale) and his mistress/partner in crime (Adams), who were forced to work with an out of control federal agent (Cooper) to turn the tables on other con artists, mobsters, and politicians.   At the epicenter of the entire tale, is the passionate and volatile leader of the New Jersey state assembly (Renner) who is also the local hero and mayor of impoverished Camden.”

Russell will be directing from a script he’s co-writing with Eric Singer (The International), based on Singer’s original script.

Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures (True Grit, The Master, Lawless) is fully financing the film, proving once more how influential Ellison is becoming as a producer in the industry.

The untitled project is set to begin production in mid-February, with an eye for a release in late 2013, which means we could well be seeing Russell and his cast back in the awards race this time next year.

 

(LOS ANGELES, CA) OCTOBER 5, 2012 – Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, and Amy Adams will be joined by Christian Bale in David O. Russell’s ensemble drama. Russell’s penning the film’s screenplay with Eric Warren Singer, based on Singer’s original script.

The upcoming film marks the director’s first time working with Renner (two-time Academy Award nominee), and his second collaborations with Bale (Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actor for “The Fighter”), Adams (three-time Academy Award nominee including “The Fighter”) and Cooper (“Silver Linings Playbook”).  David O. Russell¹s acclaimed “Silver Linings Playbook” garnered the Audience Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Atlas Entertainment¹s Charles Roven and Richard Suckle will produce alongside Annapurna Pictures’ Megan Ellison and Ted Schipper. Jon Gordon, who most recently produced “Silver Linings Playbook,” will also serve as an executive producer on the project alongside Bradley Cooper and Eric Warren Singer.  Annapurna Pictures is fully financing the film, tentatively set for release in late 2013. Columbia Pictures will handle US Distribution.

“David has put together an incredible ensemble of actors for what is going to be a powerful and emotional drama about one of the most memorable cast of characters in recent history,” noted Charles Roven.

The Untitled David O. Russell Project is based on the true story of a notorious financial con artist (Bale) and his mistress/partner in crime (Adams), who were forced to work with an out of control federal agent (Cooper) to turn the tables on other con artists, mobsters, and politicians.   At the epicenter of the entire tale, is the passionate and volatile leader of the New Jersey state assembly (Renner) who is also the local hero and mayor of impoverished Camden.

Panorama Media has sold the film internationally, which includes a multi territorial deal with Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions. Production will begin mid-February on the East Coast.