I'm hearing hints and whispers about the upcoming film BLACK SWAN in which Natalie Portman (above) will portray a ballerina enmeshed in a rivalry with another dancer who may be real or may be a figment of her imagination.
Director Darren Aronofsky and danseur/choreographer Benjamin Millepied (pictured above at the NYC Ballet gala opening night after-party earlier this week) are apparently scouting for dancers to appear in the film. Benjamin is also coaching Ms. Portman (who was also at the gala) in the balletic aspects of her role.
Mila Kunis (above) will portray the rival dancer; apparently the relationship of the two ballerinas is rather complicated. Winona Ryder and Vincent Cassel will also appear in the film...
...as will Barbara Hershey (above), a favorite actress in our household.
I was only vaguely aware that a "ballet movie" was in the works so gathering this further information has clued me in. It also explains why Ms. Portman and Ms. Kunis were at the New York City Ballet on Tuesday evening. The film is set for release in 2010.
Can't wait to see this film!
Posted by: Max | November 29, 2009 at 10:25 AM