Says He’s Nearly Done with Negotiations

Last Thursday, Ben Kingsley sat down for NPR’s on Point on which he talked about his possible involvement in the Ender’s Game movie as Mazer Rackham. NPR’s Tom Ashbrook asked: “Are you also going to be acting again with the young Asa Butterfield, who was in Hugo, did I read?”

Kingsley responded, “You read correctly. I am just about winding up negotiations to be with my young wonder costar, Asa, in Ender’s Game.” Kingsley also calls Asa Butterfield a miracle; you can hear the full podcast here. Skip ahead to 43:10.

Overall Ben Kingsley sounds a little more sure that he’ll play Mazer than last month. Thanks @elfprince13 for the tip!