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A Dougray Scott and Hugh Jackman reference on the same page without a Wolverine tie-in? Gotta be a first.
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Paramount Sets February 12, 2016 Release for ZOOLANDER 2
Obviously anyone in the audience of Valentino's Paris Fashion Week show at the Jardines Des Tuileries on Tuesday was into the storied label's gorgeous gowns. But the show's real treat came by way of Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson -- aka Hansel and Zoolander -- who owned the runway in a mix of custom suiting and pieces from Valentino's fall 2015 collection.
In front of a front row that included Kate Mara, Cara Delevingne and Nicky Hilton, the duo's runway strut officially signals that the sequel to their ridiculous if not beloved 2001 fashion world film is a go, with previous reports stating that Penelope Cruz has already signed on to co-star in the Justin Theroux-penned script. In November, THR reported that the Stiller-directed sequel would begin filming in Rome in February.
Paramount just released a statement saying that the film will hit theaters on February 12, 2016 so fans have plenty of time to dust off their best blue steel. Details on Zoolander 2 are scarce. Filming will be taking place in Rome, Christine Taylor and Will Ferrell are returning.
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Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson Announced 'Zoolander 2' at Fashion Show
Obviously anyone in the audience of Valentino's Paris Fashion Week show at the Jardines Des Tuileries on Tuesday was into the storied label's gorgeous gowns. But the show's real treat came by way of Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson -- aka Hansel and Zoolander -- who owned the runway in a mix of custom suiting and pieces from Valentino's fall 2015 collection.
In front of a front row that included Kate Mara, Cara Delevingne and Nicky Hilton, the duo's runway strut officially signals that the sequel to their ridiculous if not beloved 2001 fashion world film is a go, with previous reports stating that Penelope Cruz has already signed on to co-star in the Justin Theroux-penned script. In November, THR reported that the Stiller-directed sequel would begin filming in Rome in February.
Paramount just released a statement saying that the film will hit theaters on February 12, 2016 so fans have plenty of time to dust off their best blue steel. Details on Zoolander 2 are scarce. Filming will be taking place in Rome, Christine Taylor and Will Ferrell are returning.
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Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson Announced 'Zoolander 2' at Fashion Show
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2nd Full-Length Trailer for Pixar's INSIDE OUT Has All the Feels
Anyone disappointed by Pixar’s recent focus on sequels should be looking forward to Inside Out, which features what might be the studio’s most original premise yet. Directed by Pete Docter, the new adventure follows the five emotions residing within the mind of an 11-year-old girl named Riley.
They are Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling), and Fear (Bill Hader), and they’re currently guiding her through a rough move to San Francisco. But when things go wrong at HQ, the emotions embark on a journey to set things right.
While we’ve known about the premise of Inside Out for months, this trailer finally reveals some new information about the plotline. The various emotions get a bit more shading, new settings are revealed, and the tone is a bit more bittersweet than we’ve seen in other promos. You might want to bring tissues to this picture if you’re a crier.
This looks absolutely wonderful, imaginative with Pixar at its best. The film opens in 3D on June 19th, and also features Diane Lane and Kyle MacLachlan as the voices of Riley’s parents.
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2nd Full-Length Trailer for Pixar's INSIDE OUT Has All the Feels
Anyone disappointed by Pixar’s recent focus on sequels should be looking forward to Inside Out, which features what might be the studio’s most original premise yet. Directed by Pete Docter, the new adventure follows the five emotions residing within the mind of an 11-year-old girl named Riley.
They are Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling), and Fear (Bill Hader), and they’re currently guiding her through a rough move to San Francisco. But when things go wrong at HQ, the emotions embark on a journey to set things right.
While we’ve known about the premise of Inside Out for months, this trailer finally reveals some new information about the plotline. The various emotions get a bit more shading, new settings are revealed, and the tone is a bit more bittersweet than we’ve seen in other promos. You might want to bring tissues to this picture if you’re a crier.
This looks absolutely wonderful, imaginative with Pixar at its best. The film opens in 3D on June 19th, and also features Diane Lane and Kyle MacLachlan as the voices of Riley’s parents.
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2nd Full-Length Trailer for Pixar's INSIDE OUT Has All the Feels
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New Trailer for SAN ANDREAS Is Even Bigger Than the First
This summer, a lot of superheroes and sequels will hit the big screen. But one man is bringing an old fashion, high concept action movie to the table. That man is Dwayne Johnson and the movie is San Andreas, directed by Brad Peyton (Journey 2: The Mysterious Island). It
This summer, a lot of superheroes and sequels will hit the big screen. But one man is bringing an old fashion, high concept action movie to the table. That man is Dwayne Johnson and the movie is San Andreas, directed by Brad Peyton (Journey 2: The Mysterious Island). It
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TRON 3 Reportedly Gearing Up to Shoot This Fall in Vancouver
Tron 3 seems to be happening, after a very quiet period of development from Disney. According to reports out of Vancouver, the film will shoot there starting in October, with Garrett Hedlund set to return to the role he played in Tron: Legacy. What
Tron 3 seems to be happening, after a very quiet period of development from Disney. According to reports out of Vancouver, the film will shoot there starting in October, with Garrett Hedlund set to return to the role he played in Tron: Legacy. What
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When did a second tron movie come out? Or are the counting the one from way back as one and the most recent one as 2 ?
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The recent tron was a sequel to the first one, it sort of played off it a bit and still had Bridges and shit. Was kind of cool actually, least I thought.
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Tim Burton to Direct Live-Action DUMBO Movie for Disney
Tim Burton will direct Disney's live-action Dumbo. In the latest move by the studio as it continues to make live-action versions of its animated classics, Disney has tapped the Big Eyes helmer to take on the tale of a baby circus elephant who is made fun of for his large ears, based on the iconic 1941 film.
Transformers franchise writer Ehren Kruger will pen the script. The film will use a mix of CGI and live action to bring the classic elephant story to life and will add a unique family story that parallels Dumbo's journey. Justin Springer, who worked on Tron: Legacy as well as Oblivion, is producing with Kruger.
Disney's latest live-action makeover, Cinderella, starring Lily James, opens this weekend. The studio has had strong success with its live-action versions of classic tales, including Burton's reimagined Alice in Wonderland, which grossed a staggering $1.02 billion. And after Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie as the iconic villainess, opened in May 2014, it went on to earn a stunning $758.4 million worldwide.
Tim Burton to Direct Live-Action 'Dumbo' for Disney, Ehren Kruger Will Pen the Script
Tim Burton will direct Disney's live-action Dumbo. In the latest move by the studio as it continues to make live-action versions of its animated classics, Disney has tapped the Big Eyes helmer to take on the tale of a baby circus elephant who is made fun of for his large ears, based on the iconic 1941 film.
Transformers franchise writer Ehren Kruger will pen the script. The film will use a mix of CGI and live action to bring the classic elephant story to life and will add a unique family story that parallels Dumbo's journey. Justin Springer, who worked on Tron: Legacy as well as Oblivion, is producing with Kruger.
Disney's latest live-action makeover, Cinderella, starring Lily James, opens this weekend. The studio has had strong success with its live-action versions of classic tales, including Burton's reimagined Alice in Wonderland, which grossed a staggering $1.02 billion. And after Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie as the iconic villainess, opened in May 2014, it went on to earn a stunning $758.4 million worldwide.
Tim Burton to Direct Live-Action 'Dumbo' for Disney, Ehren Kruger Will Pen the Script
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Ben Foster to Play a Key Villain Role in Ron Howard's INFERNO
Ben Foster is in negotiations to play a key villainous role in Inferno, Sony and Imagine Entertainment’s latest Dan Brown adaptation. Tom Hanks is once again starring as symbologist Robert Langdon and Ron Howard is back in the director’s chair. Felicity Jones, Omar Sy and Irrfan Khan also are in the cast.
The story sees Langdon drawn into a conspiracy to unleash a deadly plague centered on Dante's Inferno, the 14th century epic poem about the nine circles of hell. Foster will play a genius scientist who is obsessed with Inferno and has also dreamed up a plot to solve the world’s overpopulation problem by releasing a virus. An April start in Europe is being eyed. Brian Grazer is producing with Imagine's Anna Culp exec producing.
Foster, who last appeared Peter Berg’s war movie Lone Survivor, has several films in the can, among them Icon, Stephen Frears’ Lance Armstrong biopic with Foster in the title role.
Ben Foster Joins Tom Hanks in a Key Villain Role in Ron Howard's Inferno (Exclusive)
Ben Foster is in negotiations to play a key villainous role in Inferno, Sony and Imagine Entertainment’s latest Dan Brown adaptation. Tom Hanks is once again starring as symbologist Robert Langdon and Ron Howard is back in the director’s chair. Felicity Jones, Omar Sy and Irrfan Khan also are in the cast.
The story sees Langdon drawn into a conspiracy to unleash a deadly plague centered on Dante's Inferno, the 14th century epic poem about the nine circles of hell. Foster will play a genius scientist who is obsessed with Inferno and has also dreamed up a plot to solve the world’s overpopulation problem by releasing a virus. An April start in Europe is being eyed. Brian Grazer is producing with Imagine's Anna Culp exec producing.
Foster, who last appeared Peter Berg’s war movie Lone Survivor, has several films in the can, among them Icon, Stephen Frears’ Lance Armstrong biopic with Foster in the title role.
Ben Foster Joins Tom Hanks in a Key Villain Role in Ron Howard's Inferno (Exclusive)
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First Look at Charlie Hunnam on the Set of KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE
Director Guy Ritchie has tweeted the very first photo from the set of his upcoming action film Knights Of The Round Table: King Arthur. The image gives us our first look at Charlie Hunnam (Pacific Rim, Sons of Anarchy) in his King Arthur Pendragon costume as he stands next to his fearless director.
The rest of the cast includes: Eric Bana as Uther Pendragon, Jude Law as Vortigen,
Director Guy Ritchie has tweeted the very first photo from the set of his upcoming action film Knights Of The Round Table: King Arthur. The image gives us our first look at Charlie Hunnam (Pacific Rim, Sons of Anarchy) in his King Arthur Pendragon costume as he stands next to his fearless director.
The rest of the cast includes: Eric Bana as Uther Pendragon, Jude Law as Vortigen,
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Ben Foster to Play a Key Villain Role in Ron Howard's INFERNO
Ben Foster is in negotiations to play a key villainous role in Inferno, Sony and Imagine Entertainment
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Jet-bathtub?! JET-BATHTUB!!!!
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Johnny Depp Injures Hand on PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN Set
Johnny Depp sustained an injury to his hand over the weekend while in Australia for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and is returning to the United States for surgery, an individual close to the production has told TheWrap.
Depp was not on set or filming at the time, and production is expected to be “minimally impacted,” according to an insider. A spokesperson for Disney confirmed the injury and told TheWrap that the release date of the film remains unchanged: July 7, 2017.
The fifth Pirates of the Caribbean movie began shooting last month and is scheduled to wrap this summer. Espen Sandberg and Joachim R
Johnny Depp sustained an injury to his hand over the weekend while in Australia for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and is returning to the United States for surgery, an individual close to the production has told TheWrap.
Depp was not on set or filming at the time, and production is expected to be “minimally impacted,” according to an insider. A spokesperson for Disney confirmed the injury and told TheWrap that the release date of the film remains unchanged: July 7, 2017.
The fifth Pirates of the Caribbean movie began shooting last month and is scheduled to wrap this summer. Espen Sandberg and Joachim R
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PATIENT ZERO Starts Shooting With Matt Smith, Natalie Dormer
In what sounds like a cross between Contagion and 28 Days Later, Sony Screen Gems just announced that Patient Zero has commenced principal photography in the UK at Shepperton Studios. The film draws on a lot of TV actors, and they’re culling from some of the best shows out there.
Patient Zero will star Matt Smith (Doctor Who), Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones), John Bradley (Samwell Tully in Game of Thrones), Agyness Deyn (Clash of the Titans) and Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Games series). Director Stefan Ruzowitzky won the 2008 Academy Award for best foreign language film with The Counterfeiters. Patient Zero was written by Mike Le (Dark Summer).
In Patient Zero an unprecedented global pandemic of a super strain of rabies has turned the majority of humankind into highly intelligent, streamlined killers known as ‘The Infected.’ One victim, Morgan (Matt Smith), who is asymptomatic and can communicate with the infected, leads the last survivors on a hunt for Patient Zero and a cure.
Screen Gems' PATIENT ZERO Starring Matt Smith, Natalie Dormer Begins Production
In what sounds like a cross between Contagion and 28 Days Later, Sony Screen Gems just announced that Patient Zero has commenced principal photography in the UK at Shepperton Studios. The film draws on a lot of TV actors, and they’re culling from some of the best shows out there.
Patient Zero will star Matt Smith (Doctor Who), Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones), John Bradley (Samwell Tully in Game of Thrones), Agyness Deyn (Clash of the Titans) and Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Games series). Director Stefan Ruzowitzky won the 2008 Academy Award for best foreign language film with The Counterfeiters. Patient Zero was written by Mike Le (Dark Summer).
In Patient Zero an unprecedented global pandemic of a super strain of rabies has turned the majority of humankind into highly intelligent, streamlined killers known as ‘The Infected.’ One victim, Morgan (Matt Smith), who is asymptomatic and can communicate with the infected, leads the last survivors on a hunt for Patient Zero and a cure.
Screen Gems' PATIENT ZERO Starring Matt Smith, Natalie Dormer Begins Production
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Chris Pratt Runs for His Life in New Promo Image from JURASSIC WORLD
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STILL ALICE Writer and Director Richard Glatzer Dies at 63
Richard Glatzer (above picture, left), who courageously battled the debilitating effects of ALS as he wrote and directed the Julianne Moore film Still Alice with his husband, Wash Westmoreland, has died. He was 63.
Glatzer died Tuesday in Los Angeles, Ekta Farrar of the publicity firm of Block Korenbrot confirmed. His death came less than three weeks after Moore won the best actress Oscar on Feb. 22 for her performance as a woman with early-onset Alzheimer’s who comes unraveled.
Glatzer was taken by ambulance to an L.A. hospital two days before the ceremony with severe respiratory problems, and he and Westmoreland planned to watch the Oscar telecast from the hospital.
Glatzer and Westmoreland adapted Still Alice from a novel by Lisa Genova. Shortly before they took on the project in 2011, Glatzer was diagnosed with ALS, and his condition rapidly deteriorated. Still, he never missed a day of filming. At the end, Glatzer was able to “speak” only by tapping the big toe of his right foot on a specially designed iPad.
Richard Glatzer, 'Still Alice' Writer and Director, Passes Away at 63 After Battling ALS
Richard Glatzer (above picture, left), who courageously battled the debilitating effects of ALS as he wrote and directed the Julianne Moore film Still Alice with his husband, Wash Westmoreland, has died. He was 63.
Glatzer died Tuesday in Los Angeles, Ekta Farrar of the publicity firm of Block Korenbrot confirmed. His death came less than three weeks after Moore won the best actress Oscar on Feb. 22 for her performance as a woman with early-onset Alzheimer’s who comes unraveled.
Glatzer was taken by ambulance to an L.A. hospital two days before the ceremony with severe respiratory problems, and he and Westmoreland planned to watch the Oscar telecast from the hospital.
Glatzer and Westmoreland adapted Still Alice from a novel by Lisa Genova. Shortly before they took on the project in 2011, Glatzer was diagnosed with ALS, and his condition rapidly deteriorated. Still, he never missed a day of filming. At the end, Glatzer was able to “speak” only by tapping the big toe of his right foot on a specially designed iPad.
Richard Glatzer, 'Still Alice' Writer and Director, Passes Away at 63 After Battling ALS
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FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Stars Seek Huge Raises for Sequels
With Fifty Shades of Grey looking to top out at more than $550 million worldwide, it should come as no surprise that stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan will be seeking a big payday for a second outing in the red room of pain.
Sources say the pair received $250,000 each (plus tiered box-office bonuses) to star in Universal's erotic hit based on the first of EL James' trilogy of novels, and both signed three-picture deals. But like most stars of franchise films, they will try to renegotiate for seven-figure raises for Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed. Neither Johnson, 25, nor Dornan, 32, received any backend compensation on the first film, according to sources.
Though the two leads probably are six months away from any renegotiations, insiders say they'll take a page from the Twilight stars and Jennifer Lawrence's Hunger Games deal as a jumping-off point (Lawrence landed a $10 million payday for Catching Fire — a significant bump from her $500,000 Hunger Games salary).
The studio already must find a new director (Sam Taylor-Johnson is not expected to return after clashing with James) and writer (original scribe Kelly Marcel will not return). Meanwhile, James has demanded more control over the script of the sequels. Because there is no script or director yet, Johnson and Dornan have been told to plan on an early 2016 shoot for a 2017 release, possibly around Valentine's Day again.
'Fifty Shades' Stars Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan to Seek 7-Figure Raises for Sequel
With Fifty Shades of Grey looking to top out at more than $550 million worldwide, it should come as no surprise that stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan will be seeking a big payday for a second outing in the red room of pain.
Sources say the pair received $250,000 each (plus tiered box-office bonuses) to star in Universal's erotic hit based on the first of EL James' trilogy of novels, and both signed three-picture deals. But like most stars of franchise films, they will try to renegotiate for seven-figure raises for Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed. Neither Johnson, 25, nor Dornan, 32, received any backend compensation on the first film, according to sources.
Though the two leads probably are six months away from any renegotiations, insiders say they'll take a page from the Twilight stars and Jennifer Lawrence's Hunger Games deal as a jumping-off point (Lawrence landed a $10 million payday for Catching Fire — a significant bump from her $500,000 Hunger Games salary).
The studio already must find a new director (Sam Taylor-Johnson is not expected to return after clashing with James) and writer (original scribe Kelly Marcel will not return). Meanwhile, James has demanded more control over the script of the sequels. Because there is no script or director yet, Johnson and Dornan have been told to plan on an early 2016 shoot for a 2017 release, possibly around Valentine's Day again.
'Fifty Shades' Stars Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan to Seek 7-Figure Raises for Sequel
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Joel Kinnaman to Star in Survival Thriller BACKCOUNTRY
Joel Kinnaman has started filming the indie movie Backcountry just as he has confirmed that he’ll play Rick Flagg in WB’s Suicide Squad, as TheWrap first reported. Backcountry, meanwhile, marks the feature directorial debut of BAFTA winner Rob Connolly. The suspense thriller started production last week in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
Kinnaman stars alongside Tom Holland (The Impossible), Percy Hynes-White (Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb) and Rachelle LeFevre (Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn). Kyle Mann wrote the script and will produce the movie, which is being co-produced by Michael Risley. Executive producers are Jeff Sackman and Jonathan Bronfman.
Kinnaman plays Elliot Baker, who seizes the chance to develop a better relationship with his sons when his ex-wife Karen (LeFevre) and her new husband take a vacation and leave the boys with him. What starts as a bonding opportunity turns into a nightmarish adventure when they get stranded in a deserted cabin near the lake as night falls and a snowstorm rages. Bradley (Holland) and Caleb (Hynes-White) quickly learn more about their father and what they truly mean to him in this gripping tale of family and survival.
Joel Kinnaman to Star in Survival Thriller 'Backcountry' Ahead of 'Suicide Squad'
Joel Kinnaman has started filming the indie movie Backcountry just as he has confirmed that he’ll play Rick Flagg in WB’s Suicide Squad, as TheWrap first reported. Backcountry, meanwhile, marks the feature directorial debut of BAFTA winner Rob Connolly. The suspense thriller started production last week in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
Kinnaman stars alongside Tom Holland (The Impossible), Percy Hynes-White (Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb) and Rachelle LeFevre (Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn). Kyle Mann wrote the script and will produce the movie, which is being co-produced by Michael Risley. Executive producers are Jeff Sackman and Jonathan Bronfman.
Kinnaman plays Elliot Baker, who seizes the chance to develop a better relationship with his sons when his ex-wife Karen (LeFevre) and her new husband take a vacation and leave the boys with him. What starts as a bonding opportunity turns into a nightmarish adventure when they get stranded in a deserted cabin near the lake as night falls and a snowstorm rages. Bradley (Holland) and Caleb (Hynes-White) quickly learn more about their father and what they truly mean to him in this gripping tale of family and survival.
Joel Kinnaman to Star in Survival Thriller 'Backcountry' Ahead of 'Suicide Squad'
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Miles Teller to Produce and Star in THE STOPWATCH GANG
Miles Teller has signed on to star in Universal's adaptation of The Life and Times of the Stopwatch Gang, a long-form piece on The Atavist. Gangster Squad helmer Ruben Fleischer is attached to direct. Universal optioned the article from the the publisher of original digital nonfiction. The story, written by Josh Dean, centers on the infamous trio of bank robbers who were known for robbing banks in the U.S. and Canada with astounding precision and speed. In one instance, they robbed a bank in less than two minutes, walking away with millions of dollars.
Teller will also make his debut as a producer with the project. Teller starred in the drumming thriller Whiplash, which came away from the Oscars with three awards. The busy actor will next be seen in YA sequel Insurgent (March 20) and Fox's superhero film The Fantastic Four (Aug. 15). He's also wrapped work on Bleed for This, in which he plays world champion boxer Vinny Pazienza. Fleischer previously directed 2013's Gangster Squad, 2011's 30 Minutes or Less and 2009's Zombieland.
This is the second Atavist article that Universal has optioned recently. The studio and Bluegrass also bought an article about White Boy Rick, an infamous Detroit teen drug kingpin, with Joseph Kosinski attached to direct.
Miles Teller to Produce and Star in 'The Life and Times of the Stopwatch Gang'
Miles Teller has signed on to star in Universal's adaptation of The Life and Times of the Stopwatch Gang, a long-form piece on The Atavist. Gangster Squad helmer Ruben Fleischer is attached to direct. Universal optioned the article from the the publisher of original digital nonfiction. The story, written by Josh Dean, centers on the infamous trio of bank robbers who were known for robbing banks in the U.S. and Canada with astounding precision and speed. In one instance, they robbed a bank in less than two minutes, walking away with millions of dollars.
Teller will also make his debut as a producer with the project. Teller starred in the drumming thriller Whiplash, which came away from the Oscars with three awards. The busy actor will next be seen in YA sequel Insurgent (March 20) and Fox's superhero film The Fantastic Four (Aug. 15). He's also wrapped work on Bleed for This, in which he plays world champion boxer Vinny Pazienza. Fleischer previously directed 2013's Gangster Squad, 2011's 30 Minutes or Less and 2009's Zombieland.
This is the second Atavist article that Universal has optioned recently. The studio and Bluegrass also bought an article about White Boy Rick, an infamous Detroit teen drug kingpin, with Joseph Kosinski attached to direct.
Miles Teller to Produce and Star in 'The Life and Times of the Stopwatch Gang'
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