Not only will The Invention of Hugo Cabret be Martin Scorsese‘s first venture into family filmmaking, but also his first attempt at making a 3D film (per Variety). In the film Ben Kingsley will play George Melies, the filmmaker who was known for his “magic” tricks through editing in his early silent films. Sacha Baron Cohen will take on the role of the station inspector. Kick-Ass star Chloe Moretz will star as the 12-year-old lead.
There had been speculation about whether it would shoot in 3D or not, considering that Scorsese had been making various claims about his love for the format and the potential he saw in it. There’s no doubt that having possibly the greatest living director supporting the format is a major building block; it’s pretty much the antithesis of spending three months in post-production so that you can charge three extra bucks on the ticket. If other directors who have expressed interest, like Michael Mann, jump aboard, then it’s officially done; every movie will be in 3D eventually. Check out the Cabret plot below.
Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo’s undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo’s dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret will hit theaters on December 9th, 2011.
Does Scorsese supporting 3D make you more excited about the format?