Okay, long time lurker, first time poster. Greetings!
Perhaps I can flesh this statement out a bit: When I first saw that she was cast, it was pretty apparent that she was his type: darker skin, dark eyes, young, and a very pretty face. Her figure isn't as curvy as some of his past flings (MG, Nicole, Leasi, etc), and her physical features have her looking far younger than her age would indicate, but otherwise she is his type. I agree that I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't request her for the movie. I don't think she'll make Michael feel older, but she does make him look older when he's next to her, IMO. Honestly, if he grew his beard again, people might mistake her for his daughter.
As far as them trying too hard with the new photographs, think about it: three days in a row of paps pics. Each one is a step up in intimacy (first group photo, not really looking at each other, next one they are alone, but still not really interacting much, today it's together and actually touching.) This looks planned, and not spontaneous. What's next?
These are two people with connections and means who have certainly been to Sydney before. Why be there right now when there are much more interesting and private places nearby? What are they actually DOING there? Hanging out at cheap touristy cafes and buying liquor? They don't seem to be doing anything that they couldn't do anywhere else in the region (certainly better surfing) and not be dogged by paps. Again, this looks planned.
Michael couldve requested Alicia Vikander as his costar. She is cute, not a knockout, and doesn't seem a challenge to get with, but I also don't feel 'the one' out of this world chemistry and deep connection match in the pics. It sorta looks like they're both trying too hard, a bit forced, as if they're on purpose acting cutesy trying to prove something for the cameras. There is also that from different generations over a decade age difference disconnect that'll inevitably just make Michael feel even older. Then again either could be actually going for publicity and a career boost
Perhaps I can flesh this statement out a bit: When I first saw that she was cast, it was pretty apparent that she was his type: darker skin, dark eyes, young, and a very pretty face. Her figure isn't as curvy as some of his past flings (MG, Nicole, Leasi, etc), and her physical features have her looking far younger than her age would indicate, but otherwise she is his type. I agree that I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't request her for the movie. I don't think she'll make Michael feel older, but she does make him look older when he's next to her, IMO. Honestly, if he grew his beard again, people might mistake her for his daughter.

As far as them trying too hard with the new photographs, think about it: three days in a row of paps pics. Each one is a step up in intimacy (first group photo, not really looking at each other, next one they are alone, but still not really interacting much, today it's together and actually touching.) This looks planned, and not spontaneous. What's next?
These are two people with connections and means who have certainly been to Sydney before. Why be there right now when there are much more interesting and private places nearby? What are they actually DOING there? Hanging out at cheap touristy cafes and buying liquor? They don't seem to be doing anything that they couldn't do anywhere else in the region (certainly better surfing) and not be dogged by paps. Again, this looks planned.