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Title: DiCaprio set for Gibson's Viking drama
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Variety
URL Source: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118012680.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
Published: Dec 13, 2009
Author: Michael Fleming
Post Date: 2009-12-16 23:10:55 by X-15
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Views: 146
Comments: 9
Mel Gibson will direct and Leonardo DiCaprio will star in an untitled period drama about Viking culture. William Monahan is writing the script. Graham King will produce with Gibson and Tim Headington in a co-production of King’s GK Films and Gibson’s Icon Prods. Shooting is expected to begin in fall 2010, meaning that if everything falls into place, it would be the next directing effort for Gibson. There is no distributor at the moment, but Gibson and King often make their films outside the studio system and secure distribution later. The principals confirmed the project but would not divulge many details. DiCaprio, who has long been fascinated by Viking culture, will play one in a storyline that will be as unsparing as Gibson’s other period directing efforts, "Braveheart," "The Passion of the Christ" and "Apocalypto." The connective tissue is King. The producer teamed with DiCaprio and Monahan in the Oscar-winning drama "The Departed" and just worked with Gibson and Monahan in the Martin Campbell-directed drama "Edge of Darkness." King also just produced Monahan’s directorial debut, "London Boulevard," the Monahan-scripted adaptation of the Ken Bruen novel, with Colin Farrell and Keira Knightley starring. The Viking film will be DiCaprio’s first picture with Gibson. "This will be an awe-inspiring story, created with some of the industry’s finest cinematic talent, and I am just over the moon to be making this film with Mel, Leo and Bill," King said in a statement after the principals confirmed the project to Daily Variety.
Poster Comment: Look for Morgan Freeman/Will Smith/Denzell Washington to make a surprise appearance as the leader of the free English villagers fighting the coastal raiders, nevermind that the year will be roughly 995 AD. Bet on it.
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#1. To: X-15 (#0)
You think Mel will sellout? I'll bet against it. ODIN!!!!!
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Odd for DiCaprio. Though truth be told, he's 4 square into his beliefs, and he seems an honest guy (whether you agree with his beliefs or not). Maybe he realized that his blue eyes and blonde hair didn't come from Italy (or wherever). In any event, if this film is for real, I'm there, Gibson directs some hella good flicks.
MapQuest really needs to start their directions on #5. Pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
DiCaprio is a pretty skilled actor, for example, his acting in "The Aviator". And Gibson is not only a skilled actor, but producer and director. This could be a good movie.
I really enjoyed Leo in both Gangs of New York and Departed. He should do a good job on this one.
I think that's because Mel has become such a hit with the HollyJews.
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Blood Diamonds was amazing work. He really displayed a range there, great stuff. Add in The Departed and it is a wonder the guy hasn't cleaned up the Oscars.
MapQuest really needs to start their directions on #5. Pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
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Look for Morgan Freeman/Will Smith/Denzell Washington to make a surprise appearance as the leader of the free English villagers fighting the coastal raiders, nevermind that the year will be roughly 995 AD. Bet on it.
#2. To: X-15 (#0)
#3. To: X-15 (#0)
DiCaprio set for Gibson's Viking drama
#4. To: PaulCJ, X-15 (#3)
#5. To: X-15 (#0)
There is no distributor at the moment
#6. To: SonOfLiberty (#2)
#7. To: christine (#4)
#8. To: Eric Stratton (#7)
#9. To: SonOfLiberty (#8)
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