Steven Spielberg's READY PLAYER ONE Finds Its 'Art3mis' In Olivia Cooke
Steven Spielberg's upcoming film adaptation of the popular Ernest Cline novel Ready Player One has found its female lead in Me And Earl And The Dying Girl star Olivia Cooke. Come check it out! The sci-fi dystopian adventure film is slated for a December 2017 release.
Sounds like Steven Spielberg's next directorial venture Ready Player One is moving full steam ahead as the much anticipated film has just found its female lead in Olivia Cooke.
Earlier this afternoon, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Cooke had landed the coveted part of Art3mis, the OASIS avatar of Samantha Evelyn Cook, beating out both Elle Fanning (We Bought A Zoo) and Lola Kirke (Gone Girl). Cooke is now currently in the process of negotiating her contract.
THR adds that Spielberg was hoping to finalize the male lead simultaneously, but unfortunately hasn't been able to come to a decision just yet. It's still uncertain which direction he's leaning, but it should probably be noted that just ten days ago, Nick Robinson (Jurassic World) was rumored to be an early favorite.
Cooke is best known for her main role on the A&E drama Bates Motel and recently received much acclaim for her work in the indie drama Me And Earl And The Dying Girl. She will be seen next in another indie drama Katie Says Goodbye and is also a contender for the leading role in Rian Johnson's Star Wars: Episode VIII.
What do you guys think of Cooke's casting? Sound off with your thoughts below!
Ready Player One logs into the OASIS on December 15, 2017
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