Tobey Maguire has been confirmed to be filling the part of Charlie Chaplin in Damien Chazelle’s upcoming movie, Babylon.
Damien Chazelle’s next movie Babylon has just shown off its first look at CinemaCon to enthusiastically positive reception from early viewers. The film focuses on the stars of the roaring 20’s era of Hollywood Clara Bow, Elinor Glyn, and studio exec Irving Thalberg, played by Max Minghella. The ensemble cast also includes Samara Weaving, Li Jun Li, Katherine Waterston, Olivia Wilde, Spike Jonze, Lukas Haas, and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea.
On top of all of these big-hitters is Tobey Maguire who will be portraying the silent movie star, Charlie Chaplin.
Quotes from both Brad Pitt’s character and Margot Robbie’s have been circulated with the press the movie has received. Their quotes seem to fall into the same archetypes the actors have formed for themselves over their years in the industry. Although, how their characters play out is still to be seen once the full movie is released.
“You know what we have to do… we have to redefine the form,” Pitt’s character. “When I first moved to Hollywood, the stars on all the doors said ‘No actors and no dogs allowed.’”
Robbie’s character is less worried about her place in showbiz. “You don’t become a star,” she says. “You either are one… or you ain’t.”
“Tobey Maguire, who also serves as an executive producer, is portraying Charlie Chaplin, while Max Minghella is playing Irving Thalberg. The starry cast of “Babylon” also includes Spike Jonze, Jean Smart, Flea, Samara Weaving and Olivia Wilde.”
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Babylon will be released by Paramount Pictures and is set for a limited release on December 25th, 2022, and will release widely on January 6th, 2023, which will be a key window for the movie if it hopes to capture any nominations at the Oscars.
