Eminem Returning to Playing for Sex Drama - The Moviefone Blog

After the winner of '8 Mile' - with both Eminem fans and the public at large - it wouldn't have been a big surprise if Marshall Mathers made a big career change. The movie came near to making triple what it be in the domestic gross alone. Stephanie Zacharek raved about Eminem's complexity; Roger Ebert said he was "convincing without being electric." But that was it for Mr. Mathers.

He told the fictionalized rendering of his story, then bid goodbye to the big screen. But now, eight days later, Eminem is fit to take his return - a sexy return at that. It's not a highly personal tale, nor an '8 Mile' sequel, but rather Fernando Meirelles' upcoming sex-themed drama, '360,' placing him look to side with some of Hollywood's best talent. News that he's in talks to lead in a saucy drama is a surprise, but it's nothing compared to the other actors involved in this production. Meirelles is the man behind 'City of God,' 'The Constant Gardener' and 'Blindness,' and he's already tapped both Rachel Weisz and Anthony Hopkins for roles. Now, with the latest report from Production Weekly's Twitter feed, we've got Eminem and Frances McDormand circling. How Mathers name became tossed around with the remainder is anyone's guess. The other actors are all Oscar-winning talent, and Weisz's win happens to be for her act in Meirelles' 'Gardener.' As Deadline reported earlier this month, the film was scripted by Peter Morgan and inspired by Arthur Schnitzler's play, 'Reigen.' While there's no news on how this avatar will work out, the root material focused on short scenes between couples both earlier and after sex, each subsequent scene having one of the previous participants until the sex comes full-circle. While there are still question marks floating around the inclusion of Eminem, this likewise means - hopefully - seeing McDormand in some sexier, more real-life fare. Though she's known for her more visually awkward and homely roles, whether it be 'Miss Pettigrew,' 'Almost Famous' or 'Fargo,' there are some delightfully sexy and pitch-perfect gigs in her past, like record producer Jane in 'Laurel Canyon.' Now it's time to learn from you. Can Eminem hold his own against the above, Academy-loved talent? Weigh in below.