Steve Carell in Talks to Join 'The Big Short'

Recently it was reported that Brad Pitt, Christian Bale and Ryan Gosling were teaming up with writer/director Adam Mckay for The Big Short, a financial crisis drama based on the book of the same name written by Michael Lewis. Now a new name has been added to the list, with Steve Carell now being placed in talks to join the project.

THR reported on Carell being in negotiations to join The Big Short, and after the acclaim for his role in Foxcatcher the actor is apparently continuing to pursue dramatic roles. According to the report, Carell will play the part of Steve Eisman, a money manager who shorted subprime mortgages for FrontPoint Partners. Pitt will play Ben Hockett, a partner at Cronwall Capital, Gosling will be Deutsche Bank trader Greg Lippmann, and Bale has the role of Scion Capital founder Michael Burry. No further details like a release date were given for the film.

The premise of the film sounds appealing, and the cast being gathered is even better. This ensemble is made up of great dramatic actors, and yes you can now add Steve Carrel in that category. I really like the work of Mckay so I am very interested and curious as to what will come from his dramatic debut.