Christina Ricci Signs On For Indie Thriller UNMASKED

She may not be undertaking the biggest blockbusters the industry has to offer, but Christina Ricci has been quite busy in Hollywood. In addition to small screen ventures like the short-lived series Pan Am and her one episode appearance on The Good Wife, she starred alongside Robert Pattinson in last year's Bel Ami; has a role in the upcoming drama Mother's Day with Susan Sarandon, Andie McDowell and Sharon Stone; and will be lending her voice to one of the main villains in this summer's Smurfs 2. Today, she's added another project to her upcoming slate. According to THR, Ricci has signed on to star in the upcoming thriller Unmasked, the new film from director Geoffrey Sax. Written by newcomer Peter Scott Vicaire, who's script was actually discovered on the website InkTip.com, the story centers on “a man who joins a dangerous and mysterious club in order to relive the worst day of his life.” At this time there are no details about the character that Ricci will play, but the site notes that the filmmakers are currently searching for an actor to play the male lead. She's not your typical Hollywood doll but she can transform herself really good great, both in looks and in role, so I am looking forward to seeing her in this. The project will be Sax's first directorial effort since 2010's Frankie & Alex, though he does have some experience in the thriller genre, previously helming 2005's White Noise, starring Michael Keaton. The news report doesn't mention when or where they are planning to start production on the new film, but if they are already in the casting phase, we can assume they plan to start soon, so stay tuned for updates.