09.03.03// rachel weisz's latest project + constantine
Rachel Weisz may travel to the pits of the underworld with Keanu Reeves in Constantine, a movie version of Alan Moore's John Constantine: Hellblazer comic book series.

producers were looking to cast an actress (Angela) for a role described as a �beautiful, intelligent and strong detective in her mid 20's to mid 30's, imbued with more than just instinct and seems to be in the right place at the right time where her perps are concerned. She serves as the foil to John Constantine (played by Keanu Reeves), a world-traveling man with occult powers who investigates supernatural mysteries, often walking a thin line between evil and good.

Angela meets Constantine in an effort to enlist his help in tracking down her twin sister's murderer, even though initially it seems like a suicide. She is deeply religious and becomes very concerned when it seems that supernatural forces are involved in her sister's death. Through this journey, she realizes just how strong she is without having to be so tough.

Although the original casting notice made it a point to note that they were looking for Hispanic and African-American actresses for this role, they chose London-born Weisz instead.

In related news, the casting director for the film is looking to cast a younger version of the Angela role, as well as her identical sister Isabel. According to casting notices obtained this afternoon by FilmJerk.com, producers are looking to cast 8- to 10-year-old identical twins to play the sisters, looking especially for those who bear a physical resemblance to Weisz. The casting notes indicate they are non-speaking roles, but �require good actors who can react, follow direction and are not afraid to ride on a swing.�

�Constantine� is set to start filming on September 22 in Los Angeles and is scheduled to open 360 days later on September 17th, 2004.

The Scorecard:
Executive Producers: Lorenzo diBonaventura, Erwin Stoff and Akiva Goldsman
Producer: Lauren Shuler Donner
Director: Francis Lawrence
Casting Director: Denise Chamian
Start Date: September 22, 2003
Location: Los Angeles
Production Company: Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions, Di Bonaventura
Productions Distributor: Warner Bros.