Nicolas Cage Ditches The Untouchables Prequel
reported that Nicolas Cage had signed on to star in The Untouchables prequel. His name was listed on a marketing concept advertisement aimed for Cannes buyers, and MTV confirmed the fact with his publicists (or at least someone official). Well now Variety is reporting that Cage will not be in the film afterall. Apparently talks ended because of scheduling issues. Yeah right. Principal photography will begin in October 2007. Cage is currently filming National Treasure: Book of Secrets, which is due out in December. This means the film will end production months before then. And get this, Cage is not yet officially attached to a film after that. So I’m guessing that whole “scheduling conflict” reasoning is just the pr speak for “bad script” or something worse.
The Untouchables: Capone Rising follows Al Capone’s arrival in Chicago, Illinois and his dealings with cop Jimmy Malone, and his subsequent rise to power. Sean Connery won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Malone in the original film. Gerard Butler will take over the role in the new film.
The Untouchables is based on the 1959 ABC television series, and was a solid hit, grossing over $76 million domestically. The film starred Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro and Andy Garcia.
Gerard Butler Cast in Untouchables Prequel
300 star Gerard Butler has signed on to join Nicolas Cage in the Brian De Palma prequel to The Untouchables. Variety reports that Butler made a brief appearance at the Cannes Film Festival to announce the news and say how “unbelievable” the script was.
Last week it was announced that Nicolas Cage will play a young Al Capone. The new movie follows Al Capone’s arrival in Chicago, Illinois and his dealings with cop Jimmy Malone, and his subsequent rise to power. Sean Connery won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Malone in the original film. We assume that Butler will take over that role which is a shame since Butler is nothing compated to Connery.
The Untouchables: Capone Rising begins shooting in October.
Nicolas Cage cast as Al Capone in The Untouchables Prequel
Nicolas Cage will play a young Al Capone in the a prequel to Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables. Robert DeNiro played the character in the original film.
The Untouchables: Capone Rising follows Al Capone’s arrival in Chicago, Illinois and his dealings with cop Jimmy Malone, and his subsequent rise to power. Sean Connery won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Malone in the original film. The film will reteam Cage with Snake Eyes director Brian De Palma.
According to MTV, the casting announcement is being advertised in the Cannes 2007 issue of The Hollywood Reporter. The advetisement features an early poster show which features Cage’s mug and states “Starring Nicolas Cage.” No word yet on who will play young Jimmy Malone, although rumors have named both Sean Penn and Colin Farrell.
The Untouchables is based on the 1959 ABC television series, and was a solid hit, grossing over $76 million domestically. The film starred Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro and Andy Garcia.
Principal photography will begin in October 2007.