Chris Pine looks "Unstoppable" (Reuters)

[thaniyo]

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Chris Pine has found the follow-up role to his star-making turn in "Star Trek." The actor is in negotiations to star opposite Denzel Washington in the action drama "Unstoppable."

The story centers on an experienced train engineer (Washington) who's about to be laid off as part of company cutbacks. Pine would play the newbie conductor hired to replace him. They find themselves in a race against time to stop an unmanned, half-mile-long freight train carrying enough combustible liquids and poisonous gas to wipe out a nearby city.

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[Tom Servo]

Wait, Chris Pine, AND an action film about a runaway train. IM SO THERE!

 

[Laila]

I read about this today. It's great to see him so in demand. The storyline doesn't sound very original, but the director wants to shoot it documentary style, so that is interesting. I'm excited about Chris working with Denzel Washington. It should be a great experience for him!

I would love to see that play, too.

 

[Captain Fine]

I think the concept sounds lame. Why would there be an unmanned train anyway?

 

[M'Sharak]

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[Maxum]

I have a feeling that Chris is taking the role due more to the fact that Denzel Washington and Scott is directing. I, too, don't think it sounds very interesting, and I'm surprised that Denzel is taking it since he has Pelham 123 coming out. On the other hand, Ridley gave us Gladiator, and I like Denzel. So, I'll go see it.

That and the fact that I'll watch Pine in anything. I recently saw Bottleshock, and he was so different in that role. I hear he is also appearing in an Indie film later this year, so he's not going for the pure blockbuster movies. He was fantastic in Star Trek, so I'm glad the offers are coming in for him.

 

[Similitude]

This sounds horrible. Denzel is a great actor but man does he chose some horrible movies. Why in the world would he do 2 Train movies in a row?

 

[indranee]

I was really looking forward to seeing Pine in that George Clooney film he opted out of... and then we got him in Star Trek. I think the Clooney movie was shelved.

I agree, this doesn't sound great... but I'll be there

 

[Prons]

This sounds horrible. Denzel is a great actor but man does he chose some horrible movies. Why in the world would he do 2 Train movies in a row?

ANOTHERRRRRR TRAINNNNNNNNN


- Couldn't resist

 

[Crusher Disciple]

So...he's going to be the male version of Sandra Bullock in Speed?

 

[RobertScorpio]

Wait, Chris Pine, AND an action film about a runaway train. IM SO THERE!

maybe they could use some CGI and put PINE in the KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS..I think there is a train scene in that movie..

But, yeah. The earlier poster about Washington being in this movie after doing that other train movie with Travolta. Since I am not good with movie titles, I thought this was one of those bumped threads (you know what I'm talking about Mshrank) and that it was actually this current movie the tread was referring too..

I guess Denzle likes trains...

Rob

 

[PKTrekGirl]

Good to see him in demand. After the performance he gave in Trek, he deserves to be in demand.

 

[RobertScorpio]

Good to see him in demand. After the performance he gave in Trek, he deserves to be in demand.

My teenage daughter is 'demanding' him now. She now has THREE chris pine posters in her room..good god!!!

Rob

 

[Crusher Disciple]

I thought he was wonderful (and really romantic) in Princess Diaries 2.

 

[Aragorn]

Just as long as Pine is more "unstoppable" than this guy:

 

[RobertScorpio]

Just as long as Pine is more "unstoppable" than this guy:

Stop thrashing Snipes movies. We nee more residuals from them to pay off his taxes!!!

Rob

 

[anothertrekfan]

Chris Pine on his way to "A-list" status...

Because of the success of Star Trek XI he's already signing on to star in a new movie opposite Denzel Washington.

http://ontheflix.com/2009/06/05/star-treks-chris-pine-looking-to-star-in-unstoppable-movie/

"Apparently Chris Pine has been bombarded with offers since the success of the new “Star Trek” remake."

Good luck Chris!

 

[Jeri]

Re: Chris Pine on his way to "A-list" status...

I wish him best of luck, too.

The article (from Variety) was listed here in TrekToday yesterday and is on the news item forum, as well.

http://www.trektoday.com/content/2009/06/pine-in-unstoppable.html

 

[cubbie]

Re: Chris Pine on his way to "A-list" status...

Good luck Chris!

 

[Guartho]

Re: Chris Pine on his way to "A-list" status...

It's good that he's getting other work *now* Looks like he might be able to avoid type-casting.