Born to Run/Gold: Matthew McConaughey has lined up two starring roles. Born to Run is an adaptation of Christopher McDougall's best-selling book about a tribe of Indians in Mexico that became renowned for their ability to "run hundreds of miles without rest or injury." The other movie, Gold, is based on a true story and is set to begin filming in June under the direction of Stephen Gaghan (Syriana). McConaughey will play a modern-day prospector who heads to Indonesia in search of treasure. [Deadline/Collider]
Blunt Talk: Who knows why Patrick Stewart is donning this yellow getup in a new photo from the 10-episode comedy series Blunt Talk, but no doubt it'll give us a laugh. He stars as a British news personality who moves to the U.S. to host a talk show, experiencing a series of comic travails along his path to stardom. Seth MacFarlane serves as one of the producers; the first season of the series will air later this year on Starz. [The Wrap]
The Secret: Raja Gosnell (above), who previously helmed Never Been Kissed and The Smurfs, among others, will direct a big-screen adaptation of self-help book The Secret. Rhonda Byrne's book is based on "working with laws of matching frequencies and the power of positive thinking." The movie version will follow a young widowed mother who meets a mysterious stranger. [The Hollywood Reporter]
Two Men in Town Trailer: Forest Whitaker stars as a convicted cop killer and drug dealer who is finally released from prison after 18 years in the first trailer for Two Men in Town. He says he's rehabilitated, but the sheriff (Harvey Keitel) is not convinced, and tensions in the small town quickly skyrocket. Brenda Blethyn and Luis Guzman also star; the movie is heading to theaters on March 6. [MovieClips]
