Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Ellen Page’s Future is Looking Bright

She nabbed a trophy at the National Board of Review Awards last night, and given all the success of her film “Juno,” Ellen Page’s career really seems to be taking off.

The 20-year-old actress is set to star in a roller-derby film titled “Whip It!” directed by none other than Drew Barrymore. And reportedly both ladies are looking forward to the project.

The “Charlie’s Angels” actress told press, “I’ve been working toward the goal of directing my entire life. Whip It! is a story that really spoke to me.”

And Page commented on how working with Barrymore would stretch her, artistically. “I really admire how Drew constantly challenges herself as an artist. She’s proven herself as an actress and a producer, and I have no doubt she’ll bring great vision and creativity to the director’s chair. I can’t wait to kick ass on wheels!”

“Whip It!” beings filming this summer in Texas, with a reported $10 million budget.

Gossip Girls

Enjoy the pictures of Ellen at last night’s Nat’l Board of Review Awards (January 15), along with a few shots of her at LAX the previous night.