January Jones is everywhere right now: This week's Mad Men was exceptionally stellar, her scandalous GQ issue is currently on stands — and the latest news this morning is that she will be appearing on the big screen soon, as well. (Much like some of the other Mad Men ladies.) Jones has been cast along with Diane Kruger in the thriller Unknown White Male. The film follows a man (Liam Neeson) who awakes from a coma to find that his identity has been stolen. Jones will be playing his wife who doesn't believe him, and Kruger stars as a cab driver who helps him seek out the truth.
Hmm, playing the spouse of a guy with identity issues? This shouldn't exactly be a stretch for Betty Draper's alter-ego.
I'm excited about this female pairing. I've always liked Diane Kruger (especially in Inglourious Basterds), and I'm curious to see if Jones can ride her current wave of success into full-fledged movie star status. (And Unknown White Male sounds like a more challenging part for her than say, American Wedding or Love Actually.)
What do you think of Jones and Kruger's new roles? Do you have a hard time picturing Jones as anyone but Betty?
Betsey Johnson
I love all three actors cast so far in this! And I am definitely interested to see the glamorous Diane Kruger playing a cab driver! hah!
1er, Diane Kruger as a cab driver?
2Ahhh! Love them!
3Double trouble! Nice.
4Wow, great cast.
5also love all three actors; and the premise is interesting, but I agree with the skepticism of Diane Kruger as a cab driver - very wierd...
6it will be interesting to see january and diane carry a movie, since they are both typically supporting characters. love them both, so i'm kind of excited.
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