Jeff Bridges to Star in R.I.P.D

Friday, April 29th, 2011 at 1:08 pm , filed under News by Jason

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Jeff Bridges has been reportedly confirmed to star in the upcoming supernatural movie ‘R.I.P.D’, along with Ryan Reynolds.

Jeff Bridges, ‘The Tron’ and ‘True Grit’ star has been reportedly in talks to star in the upcoming movie ‘R.I.P.D’ opposite Ryan Reynolds. The movie has been adapted from a comic book series of Peter Lenkov, by the same name. The Oscar winner for the movie ‘Crazy Heart’ has also been confirmed to star in ‘The Seventh Son’ by Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures.

Universal Pictures is in talks with the star to replace the comedian Zach Galifianakis, who has left the project due to schedule conflicts. If Bridges has been confirmed, then he will join Ryan Reynolds in the supernatural comedy movie.

The story of the movie revolves around the murdered police offer recruited for ‘R.I.P.D’ (Rest in Peace Department). The department comprises ghosts, who battles with the spirits to leave the world. Bridges will play the character of wise officer, who is hunting the spirits since the period of 1800 and joins Ryan Reynolds as a partner.

The movie ‘R.I.P.D’ is produced by Mike Richardson of Dark Horse Entertainment along with Neal Moritz and David Dobkin. Robert Schwentke will direct the movie, who is well known for his work in ‘Red’. Ryan Reynolds has been committed to the projects like ‘Green Lantern’ and ‘Deadpool’ and is planning to fulfill the commitments for the movies. Once they get fixed, he will join ‘R.I.P.D’.

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