Cloud Atlas is an adaptation of David Mitchel's book, co-directed and is co-written by The Wachowskis (The Matrix) and Tom Tykwer. Each actor plays up to six characters... The movie is supposed to hit theaters in October 2012 in the United States.

The real story of Captain Phillips is adapted to the big screen and Tom Hanks stars as Richard Phillips. The movie, directed by Paul Greengrass, will be released on March 22, 2013.