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Bowie in line to play Tesla in 'Prestige'

British rocker David Bowie reportedly is in talks to play inventor Nikola Tesla in the thriller "The Prestige." "Batman Begins" director Christopher Nolan will be at the helm of the film about rival magicians in early 20th century London, The Hollywood Re
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Published: Nov. 21, 2005 at 5:28 PM

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- British rocker David Bowie reportedly is in talks to play inventor Nikola Tesla in the thriller "The Prestige."

"Batman Begins" director Christopher Nolan will be at the helm of the film about rival magicians in early 20th century London, The Hollywood Reporter said Monday.

Already on board are actors Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale and Michael Caine.

The script was adapted by the director's brother, Jonathon Nolan, from the 1996 novel "The Prestige," written by Christopher Priest.

Shooting is scheduled to start in January on the $40 million film.

Topics: Christian Bale, David Bowie, Hugh Jackman, Michael Caine
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