Roland Emmerich plans disaster in ‘2012’

Producer and writer/director Roland Emmerich is well-known for his epic, big-budget films that always make an impact, whether or not the impact is positive or not. With films like Universal Soldier, Stargate, Independence Day and The Patriot all bringing him fair-to good reviews and some hefty box office receipts, Emmerich has also directed some lesser acclaimed films like Godzilla, The Day After Tomorrow and 10,000 BC.

Next up, 2012, a sort of inter-dimensional quasi-futuristic end of the world disaster movie whereas a scientist opens a portal to a parallel universe and meets himself. [Um, wouldn’t this cause a rift in the space-time continuum?] The two versions of himself work together to prevent some apocalyptic event that has been predicted by the ancient Mayans.

Regardless of any reservations you may have about the story, or its minor resemblances to other movies, the film has actually landed some pretty impressive talent that promises to at least offer decent performances. The current cast includes John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Danny Glover, Thandie Newton and Oliver Platt. 2012 will be written, directed and produced by Roland Emmerich.