Ellen Page as a struggling young mum? Cillian Murphy playing weird?

By Matt Holmes / June 25, 2011

Ellen Page & Cillain Murphy are teaming up to do a movie together. It's called PEACOCK, and it's a psychological thriller setup at Mandate Pictures. Shooting begins in May, once Page has filmed the Sam Raimi horror film DRAGGED TO HELL.

Plot details from Variety...

The title is derived from tiny Peacock, Neb., where Murphy's character, a split personality, fools the town into believing his two alter egos are man and wife. Page plays a struggling young mother who holds the key to his past and sparks a battle between the personalities.

Wow, that sounds like a pretty big challenge for Murphy in an almost Anthony Perkins type way. It could well be his biggest acting challenge yet and the Irish actor told the trade that the "incredible" opportunity was so good he "couldn't turn it down". Murphy can play dark and psychotic characters like no other, even when they are good guys. His roles in SUNSHINE, RED EYE, BATMAN BEGINS and even moments in 28 DAYS LATER all have a dark character behind those eyes. And Page, playing a struggling young mum now after giving up her baby in JUNO, and winning an Oscar nomination! This should be one well acted piece. Michael Lander will direct from a script he co-wrote with Ryan Roy. I've been able to find very little information on either guys, this could well be their first feature film. Looking forward to this!