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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Feb 28, 2015 22:01:17 GMT -6
variety.com/2015/film/news/rosamund-pike-in-talks-for-female-lead-in-foxs-the-deep-blue-goodbye-1201391197/Rosamund Pike to Star Opposite Christian Bale in ‘The Deep Blue Good-by’ Rosamund Pike is in talks to play the female lead opposite Christian Bale in Fox’s “The Deep Blue Good-by” based on John D. MacDonald’s novel. James Mangold is directing the bigscreen adaptation, with Chernin Entertainment, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson-Killoran producing for Appian Way along with Amy Robinson. Written by MacDonald in 1964, “The Deep Blue Good-by” is the first in a series of 21 books that followed Travis McGee (Bale), a self-described “salvage consultant” who recovers others’ property for a fee and along the way gets into trouble fighting bad guys and wooing women. Dennis Lehane penned the script, with Scott Frank working on the most recent draft. Following the success of “Gone Girl,” which grossed more than $350 million at the worldwide box office and earned Pike an Oscar nomination, Fox and Pike seem happy staying in business with one another. After the huge opening weekend of “Gone Girl,” Fox quickly offered Pike the female lead in its survival drama “The Mountains Between Us,” which she will shoot after “The Deep Blue Good-by” so “Mountain” can be ready for the proper weather conditions needed to tell the story. Pike is repped by CAA and Magnolia Entertainment.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 13, 2015 16:09:17 GMT -6
variety.com/2015/film/news/peter-dinklage-deep-blue-goodby-christian-bale-1201452449/Peter Dinklage in Talks to Join Christian Bale in ‘Deep Blue Good-by’ Peter Dinklage is in early talks to join Christian Bale in Fox 2000’s “The Deep Blue Good-by.” Rosamund Pike also stars with James Mangold directing. Dennis Lehane wrote the script with Scott Frank writing the latest draft. Pic is based on the Travis McGee series by author John D. MacDonald. Written by MacDonald in 1964, “The Deep Blue Good-by” is the first in a series of 21 books that followed Travis McGee (Bale), a self-described “salvage consultant” who recovers others’ property for a fee and along the way gets into trouble fighting bad guys and wooing women. Chernin Entertainment is producing with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson Killoran through Appian Way along with Amy Robinson. Dinklage is repped by CAA, manager David Ginsberg and attorney Karl Austen.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Mar 13, 2015 22:25:52 GMT -6
variety.com/2015/film/news/transformers-actress-nicola-peltz-joins-the-deep-blue-good-by-1201452545/Nicola Peltz Joins the Cast of ‘Deep Blue Good-By’ “Transformers” actress Nicola Peltz has landed one of the female leads opposite Christian Bale in 20th Century Fox’s “The Deep Blue Good-By.” Rosamund Pike and Peter Dinklage are co-starring in the Travis McGee film, which James Mangold is directing. Chernin Entertainment will exec produce with Leonardo DiCapprio and Jennifer Davisson-Killoran through Appian Way. Amy Robinson is co-producing. Peltz beat out several actresses for the role of a teenage girl in need of McGee’s help when her father goes missing in the film, which is based on John MacDonald’s detective novels. “The Deep Blue Good-By” marks the young actor’s first major role since breaking out last summer in Paramount’s “Transformers: Age of Extinction.” Peltz also landed in Universal’s coming of age pic “Lowriders.” She is repped by WME and Management 360.
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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Apr 24, 2015 19:09:11 GMT -6
variety.com/2015/film/news/christian-bale-tears-acl-delaying-foxs-travis-mcgee-movie-1201479603/Christian Bale Tears ACL, Delaying Fox’s Travis McGee Movie 20th Century Fox has delayed production on its Travis McGee pic “The Deep Blue Goodby” after learning star Christian Bale suffered a knee injury at his home in Los Angeles. Production was set to start this summer but given the severity of Bale’s injury (sources say he tore his ACL, which requires a couple months to fully recover from), Fox is halting production until its star is healthy. The delay also involved director James Mangold’s commitment to the next installment in Fox’s “Wolverine” franchise starring Hugh Jackman, which he was expected to shoot following “The Deep Blue Good-by.” Mangold will now focus on shooting “Wolverine 3″ with the intent of returning to the Travis McGee movie after wrapping Marvel’s superhero sequel. Bale, 41, is currently filming “The Big Short” alongside Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt, but the Oscar-winning actor had to forgo shooting “Deep Blue” because of the physical nature of his role. Written by MacDonald in 1964, “The Deep Blue Good-by” is the first in a series of 21 books that followed Travis McGee (Bale), a self-described “salvage consultant” who recovers others’ property for a fee and along the way gets into trouble fighting bad guys and wooing women. Chernin Entertainment is producing with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson Killoran through Appian Way along with Amy Robinson. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.
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