In production: "Dark Matter"

I posted photos taken during the production of The Devil Wears Prada a while ago, so I thought I'd chuck up a few photos from the making of Meryl Streep's latest project - Dark Matter.


Due in 2007 Directed by Chen Shi-zheng

Inspired by the true story of Lu Gang, DARK MATTER tells the story of Liu Xing (Liu Ye), one of thousands of Chinese academics awarded special visa status in the 1990’s to study in the United States. At university, Liu Xing devotes himself to research on the origins of the universe for the eminent and charming Professor Jacob Reiser. He rises quickly to the top, establishing himself as the star pupil through his brilliant aptitude and hard work.

Liu Xing boasts to his family in China of his rapid academic progress, sending money home and promising them a life in America very soon. But his pride is tempered by his struggle to understand the social and political dynamics of American university life. Joanna Silver (Streep), a wealthy socialite and patron of the university, reaches out to befriend Liu Xing. A woman of great passions and a fascination for China, Joanna devotes her time to helping the Chinese students as they assimilate into American culture.

Shortly into his studies, Liu Xing fixates on the Dark Matter theory, one of the great unchartered areas of physics. He announces to Professor Reiser that he wants to pursue Dark Matter for his thesis. To Liu Xing’s dismay, Reiser discourages him, demanding Liu Xing pursue topics that support his own research, specifically the Reiser Model. Against Reiser’s wishes, Liu Xing publishes a brilliant article on Dark Matter, but rather than finding success, he is hit with insurmountable obstacles.

Soon, his dreams of a brilliant career are dashed and ultimately, destroyed. With nothing, Liu Xing lashes out at his former mentor and colleagues with tragic and devastating consequences.

(Images and syopsis from www.simplystreep.com)