Adapted from Don DeLillo's novel, "Cosmopolis" revolves around a 28-year-old financial wizard and billionaire who traverses Manhattan in his stretch limo. His goal is to get a haircut at Anthony's, his father's barber, but on this day his driver has to navigate a presidential visit, an attack by anarchists and a rapper's funeral. Stuck in traffic, he anxiously monitors the value of the yen on the limo's computer, his fortune in the balance.
In addition to Pattinson, Sarah Gadon, Paul Giamatti, Jay Baruchel and Kevin Durand are among actors supporting the film. Directed by David Cronenberg, this drama thriller film is expected to make its way out Stateside in 2012.