Production on Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film has begun in Eureka, on the coast of California.
This past December, PTA stated that the film would have a “contemporary setting.” We also learned that the film would be the director’s “most commercial” effort yet. The definition of “commercial” could either be story-wise or the fact that it features one of the biggest stars in the world as part of its cast.
Leonardo DiCaprio is set to star in the film, alongside Sean Penn and Regina Hall. While not confirmed, there have been a few other actors rumored for this “ensemble” film, including Viggo Mortensen, and Rachel Taylor.
The film is still untitled. Warner Bros is backing this one, Anderson wrote the script, and he will be producing the film as well. The plot is also being kept under wraps. A reported budget estimated to be approaching $100 million has been set up for this it. Suffice to say, we’ll be keeping a close eye out on this one.