The Castle was a surprise critical and financial success, earning A$10,326,428 at the box office in Australia. Dominik had been working on the project for five years, but was unable to find an actor to portray Read. American film critic Roger Ebert complimented Bana, stating that “in a comedian named Eric Bana the filmmakers have found, I think, a future star. Bana’s performance won the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor. Scott, impressed by Bana’s performance in Chopper, did not require him to audition. While filming The Nugget, Bana was offered the lead role of Bruce Banner in the film adaptation of the popular comic book series The Incredible Hulk.
Butler back at work after replacing Bana in Brilliant GERARD BUTLER’s acting career appears to be back on track after his recent rehab stint – he will re-place ERIC BANA in diamond heist thriller BRILLIANT. [link]


























