Steve Buscemi in talks for 'Burt Wonderstone'

BuscemiJust days after adding Cinemax alum James Gandolfini towards the cast of "Burt Wonderstone," New Lines are prospecting another actor noted for playing a gangster around the pay cabler, as "Boardwalk Empire" star Steve Buscemi is within early discussions to become listed on Steve Carell and Jim Carrey within the magician comedy.Buscemi continues to be offered the role of Anton, a Vegas magician who's the longtime friend and partner from the title character, performed by Carell. After being hurt by Burt throughout their "Hotbox" trick, he decides to stop the act and train miracle within the China. Whenever a hot-shot street magician (Carrey) begins developing strong, Burt must convince Anton revisit happens. Gandolfini co-stars like a billionaire who is the owner of the casino where Burt and Anton perform their show, while Olivia Wilde and Sarah Silverman are now being eyed for that female lead because the duo's miracle assistant. Don Scardino ("30 Rock") is pointing the laffer, that is skedded to begin production in The month of january, when "Boardwalk" is on hiatus.While Buscemi is better noted for his dramatic roles in films for example "Reservoir Dogs" and "Fargo," he's a lengthy comedy history including multiple collaboration with Adam Sandler, in addition to key roles in cult photos "The Large Lebowski" and "Ghost World." Thesp, whose perf as Nucky Thompson on "Boardwalk Empire" lately gained him an Emmy nomination, will next be observed in Oren Moverman's "Rampart" and Walter Salles' adaptation of "On the highway.Inch Younger crowd voices lead roles in Pixar's "Monsters College" and The new sony Pictures Animation's "Hotel Transylvania."Buscemi is repped by WME and also the Gotham Group. Contact Shaun Sneider at shaun.sneider@variety.com