David Cronenberg about Robert Pattinson and "Map of the stars" ...

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And evidently the Cronenberg/Pattinson collaboration has been a mutually beneficial experience, as the director and 26 year-old actor are hoping to reteam on Cronenberg's next effort. Titled "Maps To The Stars," Cronenberg confirmed to Playlist contributor Aaron Hillis in Cannes that he and Pattinson were hoping to make this their next picture. And the director also revealed that one of his regulars hopes to be on board as well. 

"I asked Rob if he would be interested in playing a particular role in it and he said yes, he would. Likewise,Viggo [Mortensen] is interested in a role," Cronenberg said. "It would be very interesting. This is a project called 'Map To The Stars' written by Bruce Wagner who is a wonderful L.A. screenwriter."
Cronenberg talks about what could delay the project, mainly difficulty in funding, and shares what you can expect from the story.
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The film is a dark comedic drama about two child actors ruined by Hollywood's depravity, and Cronenberg adds that "Maps To The Stars" is "very extreme. It's not obviously a very big commercial movie, and even as an independent film it's difficult. 'Maps To the Stars' is completely different [from 'Cosmopolis'], but it's very acerbic and satirical, it's a hard sell."
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