Actor Michael Fassbender is currently in negotiations to star in the upcoming film from director Brady Corbet, as reported by entertainment news outlet Variety. The project, shrouded in mystery, is rumored to be titled "The Origin of the World." This feature marks Corbet's follow-up to his highly acclaimed film "The Brutalist."
Details About the Film
While specific plot details remain under wraps, Corbet has previously mentioned in an interview that the film will be an X-rated movie predominantly set in the 1970s. He described the project as spanning from the 19th century to the present day, with a primary focus on the 1970s, calling it "really, really genre-defying." The film is being produced by David Kaplan and Andrew Morrison under the Kaplan Morrison banner.
Fassbender's Career Highlights
Michael Fassbender gained his breakthrough role as Bobby Sands in the 2008 drama "Hunger." He is also well-known for his performances in films such as "12 Years a Slave" and "Steve Jobs." His most recent work is the 2025 film "Black Bag," where he starred alongside Cate Blanchett. In that film, he played George, the husband of Kathryn Woodhouse, an intelligence agent suspected of betraying her country.
Fassbender's upcoming project is "Hope," which is set to have its worldwide premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17.
