Alexander Payne Eyes Alec Baldwin For 'Downsizing' With Matt Damon, Says Film Will Arrive In 2016

There are some filmmakers who never say quit when it comes to their film projects, and one of those folks is Alexander Payne. For years, the director had been trying to mount his unique dystopian satire "Downsizing" (full plot details here) only to be stymied by the size of the picture (it's a bit bigger than his more intimate dramedies) and the technological requirements it would need. But with Matt Damon now on board, the project is back in motion, and last night during a Q&A with longtime friend David O. Russell, Payne revealed a couple more tidbits about the film. 

The Omaha World-Herald noted that during the talk, Payne revealed that he "has hopes" to cast Alec Baldwin in "Downsizing," but it would seem things aren't quite confirmed just yet. The director revealed that Damon had not yet signed a contract, though they shook hands on the movie, but that said, the plan is for the movie to be released in 2016. So it would appear that...