Interesting casting news was picked up by genre site Superhero Hype, about veteran B-Movie actor Rutger Hauer. The man apparently left a note on his official website to let fans know he would appear as Cardinal Roark in the "Hard Goodbye" segment of Robert Rodriguez' much hyped "Sin City" adaptation.

Here's what he had to say:

Well,things happenned rapidly the last few days.While opening mail and relaxing something popped out of the pressurecooker.SIN CITY is a black and white cartoon which is being made into a feature in Texas.Could i come and do a wacky hysterical cardinal for them. Last night I drove to the airport hoping to pay DD a fast visit which went south but she s alright.This morning fog delayed the planes.I had a ticket to London from where i hoped to fly on wit BA but decided last minute that was too tricky.Jumped on a different plane.Now in the us safely for an overnight and tomorrow onwards to Texas.Never been,darrrrn it.Luggage this time is amazingly light.Just one suit and little stuff.Sat in the cockpit for landing.Delicious.

The movie, which way outshines the "Ocean's Eleven" star power, is still in production for an April 2005 release. If you haven't yet, hurry up and visit our Coming Soon section for a bunch of cool goodies.