Steve Buscemi: From Jersey Boardwalk To Las vegas For Burt Wonderstone?

UPDATE: A trade report had Olivia Wilde in discussions to experience the feminine lead, however i’m told that although this might happen, it hasn’t yet. Judy Greer and Sarah Silverman also made strong impressions, and also the filmmakers are waiting to ascertain if Jessica Biel eventually ends up reading through for that role. New Lines are smartly making the comedy for $$ 30 million, and after Carell and Carrey, that doesn’t leave a lot of money for supporting roles. Deadline reported that the narrow your search of stars were within the mix for that role. EARLIER, 12:22 PM: New Line wants Steve Buscemi to star opposite Steve Carell and Jim Carrey within the Don Scardino-directed comedy Burt Wonderstone. Buscemi continues to be offered the role of Anton, the longtime Vegas miracle act partner of Wonderstone (Carell). Their split transmits Wonderstone right into a crisis along with a collision having a rival magician (Carrey) to steal his thunder. Buscemi hopes to suit Burt Wonderstone into his hiatus from Boardwalk Empire. When the talks exercise, he'd result in the movie and move directly into the 3rd season from the superb Cinemax drama. He’s repped by WME and also the Gotham Group.