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New Spy Trailer – Don’t mess with secret agent Melissa McCarthy

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Spy-Gold-PosterSpy got great notices when it premiered at SXSW, suggesting this will be another big success for Melissa McCarthy following Bridesmaids and The Heat. Now a new trailer and golden poster have arrived for the movie, give the whole thing a bit of a Bond feel.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst, and the unsung hero behind the Agency’s most dangerous missions. But when her partner (Jude Law) falls off the grid and another top agent (Jason Statham) is compromised, she volunteers to go deep undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent a global disaster.’

It’ll be in UK cinemas on June 5th, but before then take a look at the trailer below. [Read more…]

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Spy Trailer – Melissa McCarthy turns secret agent for Paul Feig

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Spy-posterI’ve been keen to take a look at Spy even since it was announced (although back then it was known as Susan Cooper), as initial reports had compared it to Casino Royale, but then it was revealed it was a comedy with Melissa McCarthy set to star.

However the first trailers – there’s a green band and a red band version below – suggest a comedic Casino Royale may not be too far off the mark.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Susan Cooper is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst, and the unsung hero behind the Agency’s most dangerous missions. But when her partner falls off the grid and another top agent is compromised, she volunteers to go deep undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent a global disaster.’

The great cast also includes Jude Law, Rose Byrne, Jason Statham, Allison Janney, Miranda Hart, 50 Cent and Bobby Cannavale.

The film’s due out May 22nd in the US and June 5th in the UK. Take a look at the trailers below. [Read more…]

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Allison Janney & Morena Baccarin Are Set To Spy Alongside Melissa McCarthy

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Allison-JanneyPaul Feig (Bridesmaids, The Heat) is pulling together an impressive cast for Spy. Now he’s got a couple of new addition, with Deadline reporting that Allison Janney and Morena Baccarin have signed up for the movie.

Melissa McCarthy has the central role, with the likes of Rose Byrne, Jason Statham, Jude Law, Bobby Cannavale, Miranda Hart, Nia Long, 50 Cent, Peter Serafinowicz, Nargis Fakhri, Bjorn Gustafsson and Verka Serduchka joining her.

Not too much info has been released about the comedy, other than that it’s about an unlikely female secret agent called Susan Cooper, played by McCarthy. Baccarin will be Karen Walker, although there’s no info on exactly how she fits into the plot, while Janney is Elaine Crocker, a CIA agent who crosses paths with McCarthy’s evidence.

The movie will reunite Janney and McCarthy, who star together in this summer’s Tammy.

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Miranda Hart Joins Melissa McCarthy & Jason Statham In Paul Feig’s Spy Comedy

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miranda-hartIf you told most people that comedienne Miranda Hart and Jason Statham were going to make a movie together, they’d probably laugh at you.

However it’s going to happen, according to Deadline, as Hart has joined the cast of Paul Feig’s currently untitled Spy comedy (which was previously known as Susan Cooper and may end up simply as ‘Spy’), alongside Statham and Melissa McCarthy.

Not too much info has been released about the comedy, other than that it’s about an unlikely female secret agent, played by McCarthy. Statham is a spy on the same side as the title character. There’s not a huge amount more info than that, although it’s previously been said that the film was inspired by the grittiness of Casino Royale, even if it gives a more comedic spin to things.

The movie is just starting to shoot, with Jude Law, Rose Byrne and Bobby Canavale also set to star. With Feig having been behind Bridesmaids and The Heat, it should be one to watch.

Feig comments on the new casting,”I’ve been a fan of Miranda’s for years and am so excited to bring her to the big screen. I’m also hoping I’ll finally get back that lawnmower I loaned her last summer.”

Hart meanwhile says, ”I am beyond excited to work with Paul who I am a huge, huge fan of. And it will be nothing less than a hoot to work with Melissa McCarthy. By the end of the film I plan to have married Jude Law and have Melissa as our adopted daughter.”

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Jude Law Joins Melissa McCarthy & Jason Statham In Susan Cooper

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jude-lawFor a while Melissa McCarthy has been attached to the spy comedy Susan Cooper, which will reunite her with Bridemaids and The Heat director Paul Feig. More recently Jason Statham signed up to star. Now they have some company as Variety reports that Jude Law is set to join the film.

Not too much info has been released about the movie, other than that it’s about an unlikely female secret agent, played by McCarthy. Statham is a spy on the same side as the title character. There’s not a huge amount more info than that, although it’s previously been said that the film was inspired by the grittiness of Casino Royale, even if it gives a more comedic spin to things.

There’s no news on who Jude Law will play.

Paul Feig is directing from his own original screenplay. Shooting it expected to start this spring, once McCarthy has completed the latest season of Mike & Molly.

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Rose Byrne May Reunite With Melissa McCarthy In Susan Cooper

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Rose-ByrneIt’s gonna be a Bridesmaids reunion, as TheWrap reports that Rose Byrne is in talks to reteam with Melissa McCarthy and director Paul Feig for the action comedy Susan Cooper. No deal has been made yet, but it’s all expected to come together.

The film has been described as a James Bond-inspired spy comedy, but with a female lead. While Feig is known for broad comedy, Susan Cooper isn’t a parody, but is instead said to be a realistic comedy, which is heavily influenced by Martin Campbell’s Casino Royale.

The film is said to centre on two lead characters, McCarthy will be the title character, although it’s not known what Bryne’s will be called in the film. Jason Statham is said to be circling the project as well.

Susan Cooper is being set up as a potential franchise. It won’t shoot for a while yet though, as cameras aren’t set to roll until McCarthy has completed the latest season of Mike & Molly.

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Melissa McCarthy In Talks For Paul Feig’s Spy Film Susan Cooper

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Melissa-McCarthyMelissa McCarthy broke out with Paul Feig’s Bridesmaids and the actress and director recently reunited for The Heat. Now McCarthy is sticking with the director as TheWrap reports that she’s in talks to take one of the lead roles in Feig’s Susan Cooper.

The film is described as a James Bond-inspired spy comedy, but with a female lead. While Feig is known for broad comedy, Susan Cooper isn’t a parody, but is instead said to be a gritty and realistic comedy, which is heavily influenced by Martin Campbell’s Casino Royale.

The film is said to centre on two lead characters, although there’s no news on whether McCarthy is in talks to play the title character or if she’ll be the other lead.

The film is being set up as a potential franchise, so this could work out well for the actress. The one thing standing in the way at the moment is her schedule, as she’s soon due to go back into production on her sitcom, Mike & Molly. Hopefully she’ll be able to sort it out though.

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