Variety is reporting that Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron will star in a live action film of Peter Chung's futuristic Aeon Flux animated series, which ran on MTV in the 1990s. Gale Ann Hurd, who has been developing the film for a number of years (see 'Paramount Planning Live Action Aeon Flux'), will produce the new film, which is being financed by Lakeshore Entertainment and Paramount Pictures. Theron, who won the Oscar for Best Actress for her bravura performance in Monster, will receive $10 million for starring in Aeon Flux. Karyn Kusama will direct Aeon Flux from a script by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi. Shooting starts near Berlin in July.
Shooting Starts in July
Posted by ICv2 on February 29, 2004 @ 11:00 pm CT

MORE SHOWBIZ
Launching with Three Titles, Including First New Ongoing Series in 10 Years
February 21, 2025
The new interconnected universe will launch with three titles, including the first ongoing Godzilla series in a decade.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
February 18, 2025
This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz looks at Rob Liefeld's comments on creator credits for media adaptations, and agrees.
MORE NEWS
Following Oni's Most Successful Year Ever, Gorinson Says
February 21, 2025
President and Publisher Hunter Gorinson said 2024 was Oni Press's best year ever.
Ultimate Miles Morales, More Jeff the Land Shark, Spider-Girl Goes Solo, New Era for Captain America
Marvel News Roundup from ComicsPRO
February 21, 2025
Marvel Comics had plenty of news to bring to this year's ComicsPRO meeting, and we're rounding it up here.