Terrence Malick Casts Up Two New Projects: Christian Bale and Cate Blanchett in, Ryan Gosling and Rooney Mara Aboard Too

Today in bananas: reclusive and infamously slow-moving director Terrence Malick has set casts for just two approaching projects -- because both versions star Christian Bale and Cate Blanchett -- that will shoot back-to-back next season despite not narratively connected. Because, clearly! Variety broke what is the news that Bale, Blanchett, Ryan Gosling, Rooney Mara and Haley Bennett will co-star in something referred to as 'Lawless' meanwhile, Bale, Blanchett and Isabel Lucas ('Immortals') will co-star in 'Knight of Cups.' Per the trade publication, both projects will probably be pitched to customers within the American Film Market in Santa Monica now. In September, Malick was spotted with Bale and Bennett within the Austin City Limits musical festival in Austin, Texas. It's safe to visualise that was pre-production use 'Lawless,' unless of course obviously Malick features a third secret project coming too. And, hey: why not? Before release 'The Tree of Life' in May, the ultimate Malick movie was 'The New World' in 2005. More youthful crowd directed an untitled drama with Film Clip, Rachel McAdams and Javier Bardem, that may be due in theaters sometime next season. [via Variety] [Photo: FilmMagic] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED