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Post by jo on Feb 24, 2018 18:51:15 GMT -5
This is NOT even a rumor -- just a suggestion from a writer-contributor of THE TRACKING BOARD of an interesting biopic role for Hugh Jackman. And why he suits a biopic of Ronald Reagan. www.tracking-board.com/11-presidents-that-deserve-the-big-screen-treatment/At least Hugh Jackman is now being acknowledged as having the dramatic range to tackle such a suggested look into the public and private lives of the Reagans.
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Post by israruth on Mar 16, 2018 10:43:14 GMT -5
There is a post on Deadline about the proposed movie "The Force". I was amused that someone commented that they should cast Hugh Jackman for the strong male lead role and ended by saying "thank you. Signed "The World."
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Post by jo on Mar 16, 2018 17:17:56 GMT -5
I posted The Deadline link on another thread (LOGAN AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS - as it involved the Oscar-nominated team of Mangold and Scott Frank) and because there is still no whiff of rumor that Hugh is among those considered for the role - although I have been trawling many of the movie press sites to see if that is even remotely in the conversation! With Mangold, Scott Frank, and Fox Exec Steve Asbell in the team... could LOGAN star Jackman be far behind Wishing it like (maybe) the rest of the world
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Post by israruth on Mar 19, 2018 12:35:40 GMT -5
The blog "Film SChool Rejects has a posting about the projected movie 'Ford v Ferrari' and mentions that Hugh Jackman is attached to Michael Mann's projected movie 'Enzo Ferrari.'
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Post by jo on Mar 19, 2018 23:42:41 GMT -5
We all wish that would happen -- Hugh's attachment was announced a year ago. ozalots.proboards.com/thread/638/hj-play-enzo-ferrari?page=1But it seems the project has been stymied... It might have been the funding or other stuff because Michael Mann has been working on this project for a long time. Mann was announced to be working on a TV series in the meanwhile. Hugh was recently asked in an interview for GREATEST SHOWMAN about it, but he seemed uncertain ( although hopeful). I wonder if Paramount is still interested to distribute the movie ( as they did when Christian Bale was still in the project). Re another " car movie" project with Bale, that film is focused on Ford's story about how to build the best car available...and likely not touch too much on Ferrari. It was for another motorsports racing series and not for Formula One where Ferrari has raced since 1950. The Enzo Ferrari movie focus is supposed not too much on the full storied career of Enzo as a driver and then as manufacturer of the fabled car from Maranello ... but about a year in his life (when he was already much older - late 50's) when a tragedy struck in his personal life and in the racing history of Scuderia Ferrari. Probably more drama than actual racing excitement. If that movie happens, Hugh will portray him as a middle-aged man Coincidentally, Formula 1 for 2018 starts this weekend in Melbourne, Australia! Forza Ferrari!!!!!!!!! Vrrommmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!! Jo( tifosa della Ferrari)
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Post by jo on Mar 22, 2018 14:06:02 GMT -5
In the podcast with Josh Horowitz, Hugh was asked directly what's next after Jason Reitman's THE FRONT RUNNER ( which Josh said is a very timely movie theme) -- Hugh said that he does not know yet what film project he may want to do next. He was asked if he would like to do another musical, either in the movies or the stage (not referring to SHOWMAN) - he said he would prefer to do an original musical either way. What I could gather was that he thinks new musicals can adapt to current themes and relevance better. He was asked about an X-23 spinoff movie and he said he turned to Dafne if she could share anything. Dafne's reply : Huh?? Jo
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Post by jo on Mar 27, 2018 3:27:16 GMT -5
I posted The Deadline link on another thread (LOGAN AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS - as it involved the Oscar-nominated team of Mangold and Scott Frank) and because there is still no whiff of rumor that Hugh is among those considered for the role - although I have been trawling many of the movie press sites to see if that is even remotely in the conversation! With Mangold, Scott Frank, and Fox Exec Steve Asbell in the team... could LOGAN star Jackman be far behind Wishing it like (maybe) the rest of the world A bit of unsettling news from Tracking Board -- But I do not find this "unset-ing" of the release date of March 1, 2019 unexpected at all. I actually anticipated this to be forthcoming. They have just hired a screenwriter to rewrite the script from one written by famous playwright David Mamet. Mangold is supposed to be developing the project. No lead star is in talks for the movie project. It is now almost April and that would have left only 11 months to complete pre-production...move on to principal photography ( filming) and then post-production ...before the promotion machine goes on its media tour. In comparison, LOGAN started filming by late April, completed filming by mid-August, went into post-production ( including reshoots, if any)...before the intensive schedule of a press tour and premieres. Its world premiere was featured at the Berlinale sometime in the early part of February...and was released on March 3, 2017. The screenwriter and director comes from the LOGAN team. Jo
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Post by jo on Mar 27, 2018 12:03:16 GMT -5
From Collider -- LOL- and we don't even know if Hugh is in any of the conversation for the lead. I guess it's because former LOGAN teammates James Mangold, scrrenwriter Scott Frank, supervising FOX exec Steve Asbell are in the group involved with this one - we are hoping that Hugh is one of the actors being considered for this project
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Post by jo on Mar 28, 2018 19:18:44 GMT -5
In a very recent interview with Forbes --
Hmm... is he having a long rest...and/or has he not firmed up his next film option?
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Post by hughmanity on Mar 28, 2018 22:11:00 GMT -5
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Post by mamaleh on Mar 28, 2018 22:32:47 GMT -5
Can’t tell if BAD EDUCATION is a drama or comedy. Or maybe a dramedy? I hope more info will be forthcoming.
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Post by jo on Mar 28, 2018 23:28:37 GMT -5
Hugh seems to be leaning more towards "indies"?
He is moving away from period pieces or action movies, in the meantime?
WME, through its subsidiary ENDEAVOR, has been a very active player in the market now for deal-making for new movies that are not part of franchises and other blockbuster types.
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Post by jo on Mar 28, 2018 23:33:08 GMT -5
Okay, folks -- it is a top script...made it to the Black List of 2016. But here's what I was able to unearth -- I follow a screenwriting blog and it has reviewed the script itself! SPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERTSPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERTSPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERTSPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERTSPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERTSPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERTscriptshadow.net/screenplay-review-bad-eduction-new-top-15-script/
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Post by jo on Mar 29, 2018 0:28:39 GMT -5
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Post by jo on Mar 29, 2018 0:57:09 GMT -5
Re the director attached to the project, Cory Finley -- *Rotten Tomatoes score for THOROUGHBREDS -- All Critics - 85% Top Critics - 90% Audience Score - 76% *Metacritic - 74% *IMDB Users rating - 7.3 of 10.0 *Awards - Wins and Nominations : www.imdb.com/title/tt5649108/awards?ref_=tt_awd
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Post by jo on Mar 29, 2018 6:06:17 GMT -5
If Hugh says YES to the role -- it is going to be a doozy of a film characterization -- nothing like he ever did before Now that the Wolverine years are over -- Hugh seems to be going back to his acting love -- dramatic theatre! Whether this is play or film, the acting challenge will be very tempting for Hugh. I wonder how far gone have the negotiations been? Hope we hear confirmation soon...or on to the next film choice. Jo
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Post by jo on Mar 29, 2018 9:33:58 GMT -5
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Post by jo on Mar 29, 2018 10:40:12 GMT -5
So it seems that BAD EDUCATION was a true story -- SPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERTSPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT******SPOILER ALERT*****SPOILER ALERTnymag.com/nymetro/urban/features/9908/Of course we don't know how much of the true facts and events have been adapted per se or simply became the basis of the storyline for the film script.
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Post by mamaleh on Mar 29, 2018 15:54:01 GMT -5
So many sensational aspects to the story—I really hope Hugh and the project are a “go” so he can sink his teeth into what looks like a plum, high-visibility (read: Oscar bait) role.
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Post by hughmanity on Mar 31, 2018 8:13:14 GMT -5
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Post by jo on Mar 31, 2018 8:24:21 GMT -5
If there is something we have learned about Hugh's seeming attitude about his work -- *he is completely unpredictable - LOL! *he prefers new and original work. *he is fascinated by drama but he also loves doing song and dance -- for both film and stage. *he is never hesitant on any negative impact of an unusual role ( best example was THE BOY FROM OZ, where he was advised not to take the role at all, except for Patrick Whitesell who was supportive of his decision). *he is never hesitant to take on something he has not done before ( first example was taking the singing and dancing role of Gaston, when his WAAPA course and inclination was dramatic theatre!). *his commitment can be total and can even be hard to understand ( examples are the physical regimen he had to undergo to satisfy the artistic inclinations of auteur Darren Aronofksy, which stood as even more difficult compared to the physique-building work for Wolverine... The Fountain was an instant attraction for him -- he called up Darren after reading the script overnight after a TBFO performance to say he would be available if Darren wanted him). And once committed to a project - he is fully committed as an artist and as a professional! That is Hugh Jackman In my case, I just go with the flow ...of his decisions Jo
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Post by jo on Mar 31, 2018 8:27:17 GMT -5
So many sensational aspects to the story—I really hope Hugh and the project are a “go” so he can sink his teeth into what looks like a plum, high-visibility (read: Oscar bait) role. Ellen If one reads the script notes from ScriptShadow posted here earlier ... and if fans ever get hold of the script -- this sounds like something that can be very shocking ...and exciting!! Jo
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Post by jo on Mar 31, 2018 9:24:08 GMT -5
Jeff Sneider of TRACKING BOARD and one of the most incisive from the movie press does his usual Meet The Movie Press show, with Simon Thompson, discussing current news and movies.
At around 11'37", they discuss the news on Hugh's potential movie role in BAD EDUCATION. But there is not much discussion on the film itself but they do comment favorably on what they thought of the director's past work (THOROUGHBREDS). They also discuss what Hugh Jackman might look like in his future career, given that he is now over his Wolverine years, has done a film with Jason Reitman ( The Front Runner) and is supposed to sign for a new project. I like Jeff Sneider's prognosis ("He could be an interesting actor in the next 10-15 years...")...but Simon's suggestions are a little more tongue in cheek ( more serious theatre...and TV work like The Walking Dead )
They also wonder why there is not a forthcoming sequel to The Greatest Showman given that it made tons of money.
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Post by jo on May 25, 2018 8:09:02 GMT -5
The question in nosy people's minds
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Post by hughmanity on May 30, 2018 17:14:01 GMT -5
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