Russell Brand, Sasha Pieterse (“Pretty Little Liars”) and 17 year-old Austin Abrams (“The InBetweeners”) are in talks to star in Werner Herzog’s next movie “Vernon God Little,” which chronicles the aftermath of a tragic school shooting, multiple individuals familiar with the project have told TheWrap.
Representatives for all three actors did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s requests for comment, while Canana Films declined to comment.
Based on DBC Pierre’s provocative debut novel that was published in 2003 and won the Booker Prize, “Vernon God Little” is expected to reach the screen as a satirical black comedy that comments on America’s obsession with both fame and violence.