One of the most important North American literary works of the XNUMXst century, Cosmopolis, will have its version for the big screen, by the hand of the very personal David Cronenberg.
The project has been officially confirmed with the agreement between the Canadian director and the Portuguese producer Paulo Branco. In this way, Don DeLillo's novel will be adapted (he will write the script) by Cronenberg, and everything indicates that it will also be directed. The enthusiasm of the parties is such that several media assure that the Filming will begin next year in Toronto and New York.
Cosmopolis tells the life of Eric Packer, a young and successful financier who lives a difficult day in the city of Manhattan, while trying to go to the hairdresser to get a haircut. For those interested in reading the book, Cosmopolis It has been published by the Seix Barral publishing house, during 2003, and is available in all bookstores.
El stipulated budget will be between 10 and 12 million dollars, contributions that come from the company Alfama Films and Toronto Antenna Ltd., Cronenberg producer.