Tom Sturridge Joins 'On The Road' But Receives Unwanted Attention

Actor, Tom SturridgeTom Sturridge, best known for his work on 2009's Pirate Radio a.k.a. The Boat That Rocked, has joined the production of Jack KerouacJack Kerouac's beloved novel turned film, On The Road.

Sturridge is portraying Carlo Marx, who is described as a "waif, intense 21-year-old, brooding intellectual, lonely and kind, slim, with thick black hair, wide full lips, and eager dark eyes under round, owlish glasses." On The Road is currently filming in Montreal and Ottawa-Hull, Canada. The movie also stars: Amy AdamsAmy Adams, Viggo MortensenViggo Mortensen, Kristen StewartKristen Stewart, and, Kirsten DunstKirsten Dunst. The film has a 2011 release date.

Photos of Sturridge have been making the blog circuit rounds. The paparazzi pictures don't necessarily focus on Sturridge because he is pictured with his more famous friends, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. The photos show Sturridge "lurking" in the background. Because of Pattinson and Stewart's publicized relationship, and the publicity stunt the couple pulled earlier this week, Sturridge may have to deal more with unnecessary and unwanted publicity while he works in Ottawa-Hull and Argentina. The British actor is quite mum when talking about his personal life in interviews. He's a loyal fellow who does not comment on his friends personal lives, which not only include Robert Pattinson but musicians, Sam Bradley, Marcus Foster, and, Bobby Long. When compared to Pattinson, Sturridge's choices of film, besides his earlier ones, all show promise and a spark of something rare, different, and exciting. His younger brother, Art Sturridge, is also an actor, who was a member of the UK television show, School of Comedy.

Sturridge gained recognition and praise earlier this year for his part in the London West End play, Punk Rock, which he might reprise his role for in the next production tour.