Although negotiations haven't started yet, Colin Farrell has been offered the leading role in Winter's Tale across from Jessica Brown Findlay.
Variety reports that Akiva Gooldsman, the writer and director of the movie has given Farrell the chance to play the lead in the supernatural drama based on 1983 novel by Mark Helprin. The directing gig will be Goldsman's first.
There are back-ups if Farrell decides to pass on the offer. Luke Evans, Garrett Hedlund, Liam Hemsworth, Aaron Johnson and Benjamin Walker are all possibilities for the protagonist. The character is a "a young thief on the run who breaks into a wealthy man's home and end up falling for his terminally-ill daughter."
Goldsman has been working for many years on this project which is under a $75 million project. He'll be producing the film through his Weed Road Banner with Marc Platt. Filming is expected to start in New York on October 15th.
Along with Farrell, Russell Crowe and Will Smith are believed to be playing supporting roles.
