'The Circle' News & Update: Movie To Bring Emma Watson And Tom Hanks Together!

Europa Corp is bringing a bestselling novel to the big screen and it will star two of the most sought-after actors of today - Emma Watson and Tom Hanks. According to Variety, fans of the two A-list celebrities can expect "The Circle" to be released on April 2017. The production for the movie, "The Circle" began in September 2015 and film locations include Los Angeles and Pasadena, California.

In this futuristic film, Emma Watson takes on the role of Mae Holland, a young woman fresh out of college who through the help of a friend got hired in the most influential internet company in the world. The company unifies all digital information of an individual such as personal emails, banking details, and social media profile

Tom Hank's character, Bailey is one of the founders of the giant company and he will persuade Emma Watson's character to lead a life of complete transparency. Impressed with The Circle's modern facility and wonderful perks for its employees, Emma Watson's character thinks she has landed her dream job and so would heed Bailey's advice.

The dream will eventually turn into a nightmare as the lady protagonist in the movie realizes the negative impact of sharing too much information on the net. This science-fiction thriller discusses the reality that the world has become a place where privacy seems impossible to attain.

Apparently, Emma Watson's role was first offered to Alicia Vikander, as reported by Hollywood Reporter. The Ex-Machina star has to turn down the offer due to conflicts with other commitments.

James Ponsoldt is the writer and director of the movie adaptation of the bestselling novel b Dave Eggers. The Circle's stellar cast also includes John Boyega, Bill Paxton, Ellen Wong, and Karen Gillan.

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