Robert Duvall is starting the rumors again when it comes to Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming “Megalopolis.” The legendary actor claims that Coppola recently approached Christian Bale for the lead role.
“And also with… Christian Bale [for The Pale Blue Eye]. Wonderful young actor. And in fact, I think Coppola approached him to play the lead in his new big movie…”
I guess any actor under 50 is considered “young” to Duvall. Bale would be a marvelous addition to Coppola’s long-gestating passion project. Oscar Isaac was originally sought for the role, but had to drop out, no doubt due to “Dune, Part II” likely starting production this fall.
A Variety interview with Coppola stated “Megalopolis,” which would mark his first film since 2011’s “Twixt,” could potentially go into production in the fall. It’s been reported that Coppola will invest $120 million of his own money to make the damn thing