Bryan Singer’s Jack The Giant Killer has been subject to numerous delays this year, but the director is finally meeting with actors for his fairytale epic.
The X-Men helmer has invited three young actors to come in and audition for the title role of hero Jack, including Kick-Ass ’ Aaron Johnson, A Single Man’ s Nicholas Hoult, and stage actor Aneurin Barnard.
The first two definitely have the action credits for such a part, Johnson having proved his mettle in Kick-Ass , while Hoult’s faced Medusa in Clash Of The Titans. The latter could earn more favour with Singer, though, considering he’s currently starring in X-Men: First Class.
Meanwhile, actresses are being lined up for the part of the princess who Jack rescues from giants, with Lily Collins ( The Blind Side ), Adelaide Kane and Juno Temple ( Greenberg ) all scheduled for London-based screen tests in the coming weeks.
Considering Singer’s previous knack for putting together a stellar cast (see X-Men and The Usual Suspects ), we’re sure he’ll come up with some interesting choices for Jack .
Shooting on Jack The Giant Killer commences in March.
