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Entries in Ridley Scott (19)

Thursday
29Oct2009

Zach Galifianakis, Amy Adams pack for 'Town'

Zach Galifianakis

This sounds like quite the charming big-screen duo. Zach Galifianakis from "The Hangover" and Amy Adams are in talks to join John Carney's upcoming Fox 2000 comedy-drama "Town House."

The story, according to Variety, follows an agoraphobic man who lives in a Boston townhouse and befriends a call girl after he sees the royalties from the work of his rock star father dimish rather quickly.

Doug Wright and Carney wrote the screenplay, which is inspired by Tish Cohen's novel. Brothers Ridley and Tony Scott are on board to produced the project, which fell victim to the recent writers strike.

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Wednesday
21Oct2009

Ridley Scott wants Angelina Jolie in 'Gucci'

Angelina Jolie

Ridley Scott is chatting up Angelina Jolie to star in "Gucci," Fox 2000's upcoming murder drama about the Gucci fashion dynasty. Plans are to get the film rolling into production as early as next year.

Variety reports Jolie is in talks to play Patrizia Reggiano, who was sentenced to 29 years in prison for plotting the murder of ex-husband Maurizio Gucci. He was shot to death in front of his apartment in 1995.

The script is not locked yet, and Fox 2000 is looking for a new screenwriter to rewrite the film. Scott is also looking for an actor for the Gucci role, and the trade says he approached Leonardo DiCaprio.

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Wednesday
14Oct2009

Ridley Scott to direct 'Red Riding'

Ridley Scott

Ridley Scott may direct Columbia Pictures' remake of the U.K. miniseries "Red Riding," based on four David Peace novels. Oscar-nominated screenwriter Steven Zaillian is in talks to write the screenplay.

Variety says the series focuses on police corruption surrounding the investigation of the disappearance on a group of young girls. The compressed remake will be set in the U.S. rather than Britain.

The last U.K. miniseries to hit the big screen as a remake was "State of Play," a film I really enjoyed, even though I haven't seen the original series yet.

Scott is currently in post-production on "Robin Hood." He also directed "Body of Lies" and "American Gangster," which Zaillian wrote. Zaillian is working on "Moneyball."

Tuesday
15Sep2009

Jessica Biel, Sharlto Copley to join 'The A-Team'

Jessica Biel and Sharlto Copley

Yes! Last week we found out "District 9" star Sharlto Copley got an offer to play Capt. "Howling Mad" Murdock in Joe Carnahan's upcoming "The A-Team" flick, and it turns out he is now in final negotiations to join the big-screen adaptation of the poular television series. That's awesome news.

Also in talks to board the flick is Jessica Biel. Variety says she will play an ex of Templeton "Faceman" Peck (Bradley Cooper). Liam Neeson is already on board to play Col. John "Hannibal" Smith, and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson will be playing B.A. Baracus.

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Thursday
30Jul2009

Will Ridley Scott direct the 'Alien' prequel?

At this stage, I'll give you a 'possibly' on this one. But yeah, Variety reports Ridley Scott is indeed attached to direct the "Alien" prequel.

Scott directed the first "Alien" in 1979, and the film quickly mutated into a huge success that provoked three sequels. Now 20th Century Fox is bringing the franchise back to life.

Jon Spaihts will write the script, but plot details have not been announced yet. His upcoming projects include "The Darkest Hour" and "Children of Mars."

Scott is currently filming "Robin Hood" with Russell Crowe. He previously helmed "Body of Lies" and "American Gangster."

Monday
13Jul2009

Danny Huston boards Scott's 'Robin Hood'

Danny Huston cast in Robin Hood

Actor Danny Huston has officially joined Russell Crowe in Ridley Scott's upcoming adventure epic "Robin Hood," which is currently shooting.

The Hollywood Reporter says Huston will play King Richard, also known as Richard the Lionheart. Crowe plays the title character. Cate Blanchett, Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand, Vanessa Redgrave and Alan Doyle co-star in the flick.

Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris and Brian Helgeland wrote the script for "Hood," which is set for release May 14, 2010. Set photos have already appeared online.

Huston is someone who can easily play both a likable and nasty character, and I'm really looking forward to seeing him in this. His recent credits include "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," "How to Lose Friends & Alienate People" and "30 Days of Night."

Tuesday
16Jun2009

New photos of Russell Crowe as Robin Hood

New photos of Russell Crowe as Robin Hood

Ridley Scott is still shooting his upcoming adventure flick "Robin Hood," and if you haven't had a chance yet to catch some pics of Russell Crowe as the lead character, here you go.

The folks at ComingSoon just received a bunch of set photos from the film, which is set for release May 14, 2010. Check out two stills above and below, and more here.

An earlier look at Crowe as Hood is avaiable here. Cate Blanchett, Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand, Vanessa Redgrave and Alan Doyle co-star in the flick.

Grimes is on board to play Will Scarlet, Robin's nephew and a skilled swordsman. Durand is set to star as Little John, Hood's main helper, while Doyle is playing Alan a Dayle. Cate Blanchett is Maid Marian.

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Saturday
23May2009

New 'Robin Hood' set pics surface on web

Set photo from Robin Hood

Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood" is currently shooting, and the Daily Mail got a hold of some set pictures from the shoot in Bourne Woods, Surrey. Check out one of them above and more here. Lead actor Russell Crowe was not present on the set this week, apparently. Cate Blanchett, Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand, Vanessa Redgrave and Alan Doyle co-star in the flick, which I believe is currently set for release May 14, 2010.

Sunday
19Apr2009

First Look: Russell Crowe as Robin Hood!

Russell Crowe is currently filming Ridley Scott's upcoming adventure "Robin Hood," and the folks at USA Today have posted a first photo of the actor as the film's lead character. As producer Brian Grazer correctly points out, Rob does not longer have the good old tights. But he does have a big bow and shiny arrow. Cate Blanchett, Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand, Vanessa Redgrave and Alan Doyle co-star in the flick, which I believe is currently set for release May 14, 2010. Check out Crowe as Hood just below.

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Tuesday
10Mar2009

Three more join Scott's 'Robin Hood'

Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand and Alan Doyle are the latest to join the cast of Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood," the project formerly known as "Nottingham."

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Grimes is on board to play Will Scarlet, Robin's nephew and a skilled swordsman.

Durand is set to star as Little John, Hood's main helper, while Doyle is playing Alan a Dayle. Russell Crowe plays Hood, and Cate Blanchett is on board as Maid Marian.

Durand's acting credits include "Lost" and "Smokin' Aces." He will bext be seen as Frederick J. Dukes / The Blob in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."

As for Grimes, he's known for his role as Dr. Archie Morris on "ER." His credits also include "Band of Brothers" and "American Dad!." Doyle is the lead singer of Great Big Sea.

Scott most recently helmed "Body of Lies."