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Baker, Bettany for financial crisis drama?

Published Thursday, Jun 17 2010, 15:05 BST | By Mike Moody
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Simon Baker and Paul Bettany are in talks to co-star in upcoming indie thriller Margin Call.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie centres on the employees of an investment bank on the eve of the recent financial crisis.

Mentalist star Baker is eyeing the role of a powerful and ruthless securities broker who is in charge of employees played by Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto and Stanley Tucci.

Bettany would play a top stock trader.

The film, co-produced by Quinto, is scheduled to begin shooting next week in New York.
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