The excellent and underrated veteran actor David Strathairn is currently in negotiations to join the cast of Gareth Edwards’ massive monster reboot, GODZILLA, for Legendary Pictures. The Oscar-nominated GOOD NIGHT & GOOD LUCK thespian is expected to hook up with Aaron Johnson, Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen and Juliette Binoche for sci-fi epic set for cinemas 16th May 2014.
Strathairn’s most recent roles have included the Spielberg’s Oscar-winning biopic, LINCOLN, as well as playing a pivotal part in hit Jason Bourne action franchise. He also made memorable appearances in the likes of THE RIVER WILD, SNEAKERS and L.A. CONFIDENTIAL. His GODZILLA character will be that of a military chief forming the defensive plan to combat the towering lizard.
Edwards will direct the film from a recent rewrite by Frank Darabont.
Source: Variety
