I was trying to take a break from writing about Peter Jackson's screen adaptation of The Lovely Bones [0], but the cast just keeps expanding. In fact, I think we can officially start calling it "star-studded" now.

The latest news is that Michael Imperioli of "The Sopranos" has signed on to the movie [1]. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Imperioli — who got five Emmy nominations, including one this year [1], during his time on "The Sopranos" — will play Detective Len Fenerman.

Susan Sarandon also has joined the cast [2] since last I wrote, playing the character of the grandmother who moves in with the family after Susie's death. I know casting isn't all about looks, but I really can picture Rachel Weisz [2] as her daughter.

While the pre-review [2] of the screenplay still makes me wary, I have to say I like the way the cast is coming together. What do you think?

Source [3]