Uma Thurman Joins Pattinson in ‘Bel Ami’

Published by Jeff Leins on: November 20th, 2009

For some reason, producers felt this weekend was the prime time to release any and all Robert Pattinson related news during the frenzy of headlines surrounding The Twilight Saga: New Moon.  That’s the best time for this announcement to get noticed.  When fans are busy with something else…

Uma Thurman is joining Pattinson in Bel Ami, an adaptation and expansion of the short story by Guy de Maupassant.  London theater director Declan Donnellan is making his feature film debut.  Kristin Scott Thomas is also a member of the cast, according to THR.

Nicole Kidman was falsely reported as the lead, but she quickly denied any involvement in the film.  It’s possible she’s booked solid with Botox appointments.

The story focuses on a young, impoverished reporter named George Duroy who essentially slept his way to the top by “bedding” the most influential women in Paris.  Thurman plays the wife of Duroy’s friend, a connected socialite who helps him on his way up the ladder.  Thomas plays a clingy woman Duroy seduces.

Wait a minute, a poor, young reporter who sleeps his way to the top?  I have an idea!