REPOST: Taylor Swift Cast in The Giver With Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes and Brenton Thwaites

It seems like Taylor Swift is patterning her acting career to the very successful one she has in the music industry. Not the type to sit on her laurels, Taylor has taken upon the challenge of co-starring with one of Hollywood's most seasoned and versatile actresses, the one and only Meryl Streep.  Usmagazine.com gives the scoop on the upcoming film adaptation of The Giver.

Taylor Swift has been cast in a supporting role in the new Weinstein Company film The Giver Credit: David Livingston/Getty

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Making room on her mantle for an Oscar? Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen once again -- this time in an intense new supporting role in the film adaptation of the young adult novel The Giver by Louis Lowry.

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The singer -- who recently wrapped the last leg of her Red tour -- will be joining a slew of Hollywood A-listers on the new Weinstein Company film. Her costars include three-time Oscar-winner Meryl Streep, Jeff Bridges, Alexander Skarsgard, Katie Holmes, Brenton Thwaites, Odeya Rush and Cameron Monaghan.

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"The Giver has always been a favorite book of mine and my kids," TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein said in a statement Friday. "We could not have assembled a more impressive cast for this project behind Lois Lowry’s beautiful novel and the directorial talents of Phil Noyce, and are tremendously excited to commence production."

As previously reported, Swift and her new costar Thwaites were briefly linked in September when they were spotted flirting at a private bash by Weinstein himself during the Toronto International Film Festival. But alas, the mingling appears to have been just a huge hint at the upcoming collaboration.
In fact, a source reveals to Us that Weinsten was overheard saying "See you in South Africa" to the two stars at the party. The cast of The Giver will soon be leaving to shoot in the country.

"Harvey Weinstein took Taylor to his table and sat her next to Brenton. They had a nice time talking but no numbers were exchanged," a Swift pal told Us Weekly exclusively at the time. "They are definitely not dating."
Swift's previous acting credits include a guest spot on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Valentine's Day, The Lorax and a guest appearance on the season finale of New Girl in Season 2.

Samantha Pouls is a high school student who loves films and the process of making them. See similar articles here

REPOST: Taylor Swift heads to Toronto Film Festival for ‘One Chance’ premiere

Taylor Swift walks the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival not as an actress but as the writer of the song featured on the end credits of the movie One Chance. Read what she has to say about the experience in an article posted on The Inquisitr.

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Taylor Swift won’t be showing off her acting skills at the Toronto International Film Festival this year but she will be walking the red carpet. The country singer is heading to TIFF tonight for the premiere of the movie One Chance.

Swift isn’t acting in One Chance but she did write a song for the movie. Her new song “Sweeter Than Fiction” will make its debut tonight during the movie’s ending credits.

Swift writes on Twitter: “Tonight= my first Toronto Film Festival experience-Going to the premiere tonight of One Chance, honored to have written the end credit song!”

One Chance was inspired by Port Talbot tenor Paul Potts. The movie tells the story of Potts’ rise to fame and stars James Corden, Alexandra Roach and Valeria Bilello. The movie was directed by David Frankel.

The Star reports that Taylor Swift may perform her song tonight for the audience. Rumors have been circulating that Swift will hold a small concert at the Toronto International Film Festival tonight but organizers said that there is “no indication” that she is planning to sing at the Winter Garden Theater.

“Sweeter Than Fiction” isn’t the only new Taylor Swift song that fans are excited to hear. The country singer is also reportedly working on new music with Jennifer Lopez.

Tonight= my first Toronto Film Festival experience-Going to the premiere tonight of One Chance, honored to have written the end credit song! — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) September 9, 2013

A writer herself, junior high school student Samantha Pouls draws inspiration from singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, among other artists. Get the latest updates about young Hollywood by following this Twitter page.