It was probably one of the most buzzed about reunions since Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet were brought back together again.  Now it looks like we might have to wait another 8 years to see it happen.

Back in September, it was announced that Brad Pitt and Edward Norton would join forces for the political drama, State of Play.  The two, last seen together in 1999’s Fight Club, were next set to spar in the political arena.  Pitt was cast as former campaign manager-turned-reporter while Edward was scheduled to play a congressman whose research assistant is murdered.  I use the word ‘was’ because Play’s two core stars have since dropped out. 

Unhappy with the final script, Pitt eventually backed out of the film.  Although Russell Crowe had agreed to step in, his late arrival pushed the starting date from November to January.  This change unfortunately posed a scheduling conflict for Norton, who was then forced to exit as well.  It is now hoped that Ben Affleck will slide in his place.  (I for some reason doubt the Crowe/Affleck chemistry could even come close to the original pairing’s.)

Assuming no other last minute changes are made, the movie - an adaptation of a British mini-series - will also feature Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren, Robin Wright Penn and Jason Bateman.