The more I hear about Martin Scorsese’s next project, Hugo Cabret, the more intrigued I become – and I’m sure I’m not alone. The film itself looks mighty interesting, especially to us film nerds. Not only will it be Mr. Scorsese’s first foray into 3D, but the source material looks like it’s right up his alley. The film will be an adaptation of Brian Selznick’s children’s graphic novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret, which is set in 1930s Paris and partially focuses on the story of cinematic magician Georges Méliès. I’ll seek out the book and read it before the movie hits theatres, and I highly doubt I will be disappointed by it.

Adding to the excitement for this project is its incredible cast. So far, Scorsese has on board *deep breath* Chloe Moretz, Jude Law, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley, Christopher Lee, Ray Winstone and Richard Griffiths. A few weeks ago, it was announced that two more actors would be joining this stellar lineup: Emily Mortimer, who of course worked with Scorsese on his previous film Shutter Island, and Michael Stuhlbarg, who make a great first impression with filmgoers at the center of A Serious Man.

With so many great ingredients, I don’t really see how this thing can not be awesome. Bring on 2011!