First Cast Members Confirmed for THE THING

A month or so ago (not entirely sure, because we didn’t run a story on it), a character list was released for the new sequel/prequel/remake of THE THING.  One of the main reasons I, personally, didn’t scope it out was that I heard it revealed some pretty deep spoilers on the project.  Now, according to Heat Vision Blog, some casting has been done on those characters.

They are reporting Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Joel Edgerton have signed on as Ph.D. candidate and a blue collar helicopter pilot, respectively, who are thrust into terror when the Norwegian expedition team they are with in the Antarctic uncovers a UFO buried in the ice.

Blue collar helicopter pilot?  Really?  They couldn’t come up with anything besides that?  Again?

As indicated in the report, the film is tentatively titled THE THING, so the questions on how this is connected to John Carpenter’s 1982 version remain.  Shooting is set to begin on March 15th in Toronto.   Matthijs Van Heijningen is taking on directing duties.