Did Angelina Jolie just cast Brad Pitt in a cameo in her film?

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These are new photos of Angelina Jolie on the Budapest set of her untitled film over the weekend. Two things to note: Angelina finally wore something other than black, and she finally took off those f-cking sunglasses. Hurray! I used to have a very similar sweater to Angie’s, and now I’m wondering where it went. I used to get lots of compliments on it – it made me look booby, but not TOO booby. Where the f-ck did it go? I haven’t seen it in years.

In additional news about the production, Indie Wire is reporting (from Hugarian sources) that Brad Pitt likely has a cameo in the film. …the hell?

She may be one of the biggest female stars on the planet, potentially circling/being offered the likes of “Snow White and the Hunter” and a 3D version of “Cleopatra,” but, as first reported in the summer, Angelina Jolie has spent the past few months making her directorial debut, a currently untitled love story set during the Bosnian war, focusing on a romance between a Muslim woman and a Serbian man.

After a slight hiccup when Jolie was denied a permit to film in Bosnia itself (which was later granted), the film, which is not only directed but also written by Jolie, with backing from Graham King‘s GK Films, has been underway for weeks now, with Zana Majanovic (”Snow”), Rade Šerbedžija (”Snatch”) and a host of actors from the region in the cast—an admirable level of authenticity, considering the pressure Jolie was likely to be under to cast big names, or even star in it herself.

Except now she’s gone and cast her partner, international movie star Brad Pitt, in a cameo role in the film. Hungarian site [Origo] filmklub visited the set and, while our Hungarian is a little rusty, and Google Translate is never ideal, it’s clear that Pitt was on set, and not just to look after the kids: the reporter saw a costume with Pitt’s name on it, and later watched the actor film two scenes (you can check more set photos of Pitt at the link).

Pitt’s scenes were shot with a second-unit crew in an abandoned military facility near the town of Kiskunlacháza on Saturday. There is no word yet on his role—we assumed that with the camera and tripod he’s playing a photojournalist—but we have been told he’s been snapping pics on set for his personal use as well, so it remains unclear how he will factor into the story or what his character will be.

And it seems like an odd choice, somehow—Pitt will be by far the biggest name in the cast, and we can’t see how him cropping up in a handful of scenes will be anything other than hugely incongruous (although we would imagine that distributors will be much more interested in the film’s prickly subject matter now that they have a major star they can hang marketing around). With the film likely to bow in the festival season next fall, we’ll see if we’re proven wrong.

[From Indie Wire]

Well… Brad has been on the set quite a bit, but I thought he was just the official set photographer. Perhaps he’s playing a photojournalist during the war? It could be possible, although I think IndieWire is right, it will be off-putting to see Brad in the film.

Jolie is scheduled to move the film production to Bosnia within the next week. And I’m really wondering when the production is going to end and when Angelina is going to come home and promote The Tourist. Surely she won’t leave all the promotion to Johnny Depp, right? RIGHT?!?

Actors Brad Pitt (L) and Angelina Jolie are seen on the set of Jolie's yet untitled directorial debut in Budapest November 8, 2010. Jolie is directing her first feature film about a Serbian man and Bosnian woman who meet on the eve of the 1992-95 Bosnian war. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (HUNGARY - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

Actress Angelina Jolie (R) kisses a cast member during the filming of her yet untitled directorial debut in Budapest November 8, 2010. Jolie is directing her first feature film about a Serbian man and Bosnian woman who meet on the eve of the 1992-95 Bosnian war. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (HUNGARY - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

Actress Angelina Jolie gestures at the set during the filming of her yet untitled directorial debut in Esztergom (60 km north of Budapest) November 12, 2010. Jolie is directing her first feature film about a Serbian man and Bosnian woman who meet on the eve of the 1992-95 Bosnian war. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (HUNGARY - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

47403, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - Friday November 12, 2010. Angelina Jolie continues work on the Budapest set of her directorial debut. Jolie, wearing a long overcoat and black riding boots, could be seen running around the set and using hand motions to direct her cast. In between takes, Jolie chatted on her phone while holding hot tea. Photograph:  PacificCoastNews.com

47403, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - Friday November 12, 2010. Angelina Jolie continues work on the Budapest set of her directorial debut. Jolie, wearing a long overcoat and black riding boots, could be seen running around the set and using hand motions to direct her cast. In between takes, Jolie chatted on her phone while holding hot tea. Photograph:  PacificCoastNews.com

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  1. LOVE ANGELINA says:

    Awwwww I totally love Angie’s choice of dress in the new pics, it doesn’t even look like she is filming a movie. Angie just looks so relaxed and comfortable.

    The source on this story isn’t great so I will take it as a whatever. However Brad is a good actor and if he available for a film, and I can put him in it, I would do it. A cameo is like an amuse bouche he wouldn’t even be on screen long enough to off put you. I am excited, wonder what his part would be? I love original movies there so much to look forward to.

  2. Johnny Depp's Girl says:

    Fine with me if she leaves the promotional tour to my Johnny!

  3. Praise St. Angie! says:

    Well, I think it’s pretty obvious where your sweater went.

    Angie pulled a Lindsay Lohan.

  4. Mel says:

    She looks frail in these pics. I think she needs a break. Sun and buns maybe.

  5. Beth says:

    She really is beautiful, especially when she smiles in candids.

    I probably won’t be seeing this, I’m not a fan of either and the subject sounds depressing, but I doubt they’de have Brad make an appearance. That would be too surreal and distracting, and I think they’re trying to make this a ‘serious’ film.

  6. soso says:

    Imagine what she would look like if she actually pampered herself and dressed to the nines like some other actresses. She is very simple and confident about herself.

  7. mslewis says:

    I seriously doubt Brad Pitt has any sort of role in this movie or, if he does do a cameo, I’m betting it won’t be big and he won’t be named in the list of characters. It just wouldn’t make sense to have him overshadow the unknown actors. This is a small budget, independent movie that Angelina will most likely take around to several film festivals and it will be released slowly, like “127 Hours” and “Fair Game” are being released these days.

    I think the movie will do much better overseas anyway. Personally, I’m looking forward to seeing it for the love story part, not the war scenes.

  8. Lisa Turtle says:

    She’s really got a one in a million face. There are a million women in hollywood with thin bodies, but there is only one face like Angelina’s.

  9. Butch says:

    I’ve never seen a director look so good on set before. The woman is directing a bloody movie and these candid photos could be published in any fashion mag. I’ll rent the movie – not because she’s directing. I don’t like the romance/suspense genre.

  10. Sakyiwaa says:

    i also don’t think Brad will do a cameo but my, it will be a surprise if he does. Angie looks really comfortable on her set. yeah. ‘her’ set. like the sound of that! i think i have a favorite director now! lol.

  11. olivia says:

    Only SHE can take a piece of clothing that probably cost several hundred dollars and make it look like something she picked up at the Thrift Store. This Broad has NO style at all 🙂

  12. SuperSleuth says:

    Whether it is her idea, his idea, or a concerted effort, it’s still a bad idea. I guess I just don’t understand the purpose. What can he bring to the movie other than marketing ability? I thought this movie was supposed to mean more than that; it’s as if she sold out. So much for authenticity.

    LOL Praise St. Angie!

  13. Moreaces says:

    Where the f-ck did it go? I haven’t seen it in years.
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    Angie is wearing it.

  14. mln says:

    It could be a simple walk-on like Hitchcock always did in his movies that weren’t very distracting.

  15. LOVE ANGELINA says:

    @Supersleuth to answer your question, Brad is an actor and a good one. If there is a part in this movie and he could fit that part, is perfect for the role, or embodies the character perfectly, I don’t see why he couldn’t play it or what affect that would have on the film. If its a cameo its not like he would be given top billing or his name on the poster. He wouldn’t even be in it that long.

  16. SuperSleuth says:

    Maybe so, Love Angelina. I just would have preferred it to be her project without his involvement. That’s all. 🙂

  17. Anna says:

    Did you post the People Magazine pics of our Beloved Empress Zahara?

  18. Kim says:

    Whamo? Are you the Whamo from justjared who is obssesed with Angie? If so,It must be misery being obsessed with someone you hate. Anna- On a happy note which pic from People, the one of Zahara w/ Angie at the park?

  19. LOVE ANGELINA says:

    Yea SuperSlueth I understand. LOL It will still be Angie’s project. Tim Burton puts Helena Bonham Carter in practically all of his movies and I think thats kinda cute. It would be cute if Angie found a small part for Brad. I think this is just a rumor though.

  20. mln says:

    @Whamo you’re a little over the top aren’t you? If you can’t stand her why waste your time making sick comments about her?

  21. rispah says:

    Olivia, Angie buys her own clothing and she can wipe the floor with it if she wants to. Don’t hate, appreciate beauty and talent when you see it.

  22. Maritza says:

    That’s a good move, put Brad Pitt in the movie too I’m sure that will attract more viewers, why not?

  23. Cheyenne says:

    @Olivia: Had to unload you daily dose of bile, did you? Feel better now? It must truly suck being you.

    @mln: Some of Hitchcock’s walk-ons were so brief they were almost invisible. I still think there was a shot of him waiting at a bus stop in “Psycho” but other people say they never caught it.

  24. Roxanne75 says:

    I love how there is a person on here that loves angelina no matter if they are showing a picture of her barfing in a toilet.

  25. mln says:

    @Cheyenne that is my point exactly I think if there is a cameo that small it won’t effect the film at all In fact there was a planned cameo for Brad in SALT but there would have been a stunt involved so he didn’t have time to do the shoot.
    I think the shot of him waiting for a bus is in North by Northwest?? not sure right now.

  26. junk573r says:

    Lol yeah Roxanne75. I can’t believe how weird people get about this broad. One comment about her having no style (which she clearly doesn’t and obviously doesn’t give a shit or she’d take her millions and hire someone to dress that skeleton) and people go off the edge defending her. It’s almost scary sometimes.

  27. lena80 says:

    “I love how there is a person on here that loves angelina no matter if they are showing a picture of her barfing in a toilet. ”

    @ Roxanne75, you have me cracking up…it’s so true. The extreme adulation amazes me as well as the extreme hatred…and it’s all over a woman that no one knows. It’s creepy weird on both ends of the spectrum. Like really…some of you need some counseling for it.

  28. Cheyenne says:

    @mln: The cameo in North by Northwest came right at the start of the film when they were rolling the credits; when the screen showed his name as director of the film, there was Hitchcock running for a bus while the door slammed in his face. Everybody saw that one. In Psycho, when the young woman arrives back at the office from her afternoon tryst with her boyfriend, there is a shot of a guy standing by the bus stop with his back to the camera. You don’t see it for more than a split second. Some people swore that was Hitchcock; I thought it might have been, but to this day I am still kind of uncertain.

  29. mln says:

    @Cheyenne I have to rewatch my Hitchcock it’s been a while thanks for the movie trivia.

  30. lala in nYc says:

    wow, even in super grainy, blown-up photos, angie looks beautiful

  31. anoneemouse says:

    Of course he has a cameo – trying to lure in more people to see this movie.

  32. AWHODAT says:

    SO YOU SEE, KIDS, THIS HERE IS HOW YOU BUILD A CLASSIC STRAWMAN ARGUMENT:

    “….Except now she’s gone and cast her partner, international movie star Brad Pitt, in a cameo role in the film. …………WHILE OUR HUNGARIAN IS A LITTLE RUSTY AND GOODLE TRANSLATE IS NEVER IDEAL, IT IS CLEAR (NB: despite being unclear, it is nevertheless clear) that Pitt was on set: the reporter saw a costume with Pitt’s name on it, and later watched the actor film two scenes.

    ………There is no word yet on his role — we assumed …………so it remains unclear how he will factor into the story or what his character will be.

    AND THIS HERE IS HOW YOU TEAR IT DOWN.
    ……….it seems like an odd choice, somehow……….

  33. Camille says:

    I want her boots. Love her smile too, so pretty.

    I’m ‘meh’ about Brads supposed cameo. No one will know till the film comes out. Not worth speculating about whether it is a good or bad thing at this stage. *shrug*

  34. Anna says:

    @ Kim, the new issue has a nice spread with Zahara, Pax and Shiloh with Brad and Angie.

  35. skibunny says:

    Jeez do you think the dude in the gray pants could pull them up any higher?

  36. mslewis says:

    @mln: The cameo in North by Northwest came right at the start of the film when they were rolling the credits;
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    Hitchcock has a cameo in ALL of his films. It was his little joke and people enjoy trying to find him. I find him pretty easily but I can’t remember the placement of any of them offhand.