Oscar winner Christian Bale and filmmaker
David O Russell
might reteam for a new film, being developed at New Regency. According to media , Russell has written the script for the untitled film and he might direct it if things go as per the plan.
Bale, who previously starred in Russel's '
The Fighter
' and 'American Hustle', would play the lead role.
Plot details are being kept under wraps. Matthew Budman, who served as an executive producer on 'American Hustle', will produce.
In 2010's 'The Fighter', Bale had featured as Dicky Eklund, the brother of Mark Wahlberg's professional boxer Micky Ward.
His performance in the movie had earned him his maiden Oscar for best supporting actor at the 2011 Academy Awards.
Bale most recently starred in
James Mangold's 'Ford vs Ferrari', where he portrayed professional racer
Ken Miles
opposite Matt Damon as Carroll Shelby.
Russell's last directorial effort was 2015's 'Joy', featuring
Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper.
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