It was announced this week that Philip Seymour Hoffman will be sitting in the director’s chair for the upcoming film Ezekiel Moss. The film, described as a “period ghost story” sounds like it could be quite interesting. [The Playlist]

The Black-Listed script by Keith Bunin (HBO‘s “In Treatment,” the upcoming “Horns“) involves a young boy who befriends a drifter who may be able to communicate with the dead. Kathy Schulman, from Mandalay Pictures (who were behind “Sleepy Hollow“) tells the trade, “Hoffman is one of the great talents of our generation. We are thrilled to be in his capable hands directing the captivating and gothic exploration of faith and the supernatural.”

As for the film festival circuit, it looks like our very talented cast will have films in several upcoming fests! Here’s what’s on the docket (so far…):

Hamptons Film Festival (October 4-8)
The Girl (Toby Jones)
Seven Psychopaths (Woody Harrelson)
Love, Marilyn (Elizabeth Banks)
A Late Quartet (Philip Seymour Hoffman)
Silver Linings Playbook (Jennifer Lawrence)

Austin Film Festival (October 18-25)
Silver Linings Playbook (Jennifer Lawrence)
A Late Quartet (Philip Seymour Hoffman)

San Diego Film Festival (September 26-30)
Silver Linings Playbook (Jennifer Lawrence)
Seven Psychopaths (Woody Harrelson)