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Morgan Freeman told The New York Times he’ll take a film with a mediocre script if the pay is substantial, saying salary and other factors often trump script quality and that he’s willing to discuss issues in the script that can be worked out; the five-time Oscar nominee plans to keep acting as long as offers come and he can still work, with notable credits like Million Dollar Baby and Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.
Vin Diesel says he just read Fast Forever, the 11th and final installment in the Fast & Furious saga, calling it 'the best script I've read in decades' as he teases a March 17, 2028 premiere and notes the original film returns to theaters this summer; he also mentions NBCUniversal has four Fast & Furious TV shows in development and emphasizes delivering a satisfying finale for the franchise.
Paramount reportedly passed on Max Landis's G.I. Joe reboot pitch, not because of his past allegations but because the concept itself wasn’t appealing; the studio is still courting other writers to revive the franchise while Landis’ name remains a talking point in Hollywood discussions.
Ryan Coogler revealed that his original script for 'Black Panther 2' focused on T'Challa and his 8-year-old son, with a storyline involving the Ritual of 8 and the villain Namor, but the project was reworked after Chadwick Boseman's death. Coogler also shared his initial interest in including Kraven the Hunter, which was blocked due to rights issues, and is now working on a third Black Panther film.
Bette Midler has read an early draft of the 'Hocus Pocus 3' script, which she described as 'brilliant,' and the film is in the logistical planning stage before production begins. The sequel, expected to feature returning stars, is highly anticipated following the success of 'Hocus Pocus 2' on Disney+.
Sigourney Weaver has met with Disney about a new 'Alien' script, which she describes as a very strong first 50 pages, and is considering returning to her iconic role as Ripley. She discussed her experiences on the franchise, her thoughts on genre storytelling, and her admiration for the filmmakers involved. Weaver also reflected on her career and the evolution of the 'Alien' series.
A collection of David Lynch's personal items, including a script for his unfinished film Ronnie Rocket, sold for over $150,000 at auction following Lynch's death, highlighting his enduring influence and the mystique surrounding his creative work.
Benicio Del Toro was stopped by TSA during a flight because his script for 'The Phoenician Scheme' contained suspicious scenes like 'Interior Airplane: Bomb' and 'Crash,' but he was eventually allowed to proceed after recognition by a supervisor. The film, starring Del Toro and Mia Threapleton, is now in theaters.
Disney requested the removal of a controversial line from the Deadpool & Wolverine script, where Deadpool quips about having "Mickey Mouse cock" in his throat. This line was replaced with a different joke about Pinocchio. The revelation came as Disney posted the film's script for awards consideration, highlighting the studio's boundaries even in R-rated content.
A script for the upcoming 'Deadpool and Wolverine' film included a joke about Mickey Mouse that Disney decided to cut. The joke was likely removed to maintain Disney's family-friendly image, as Mickey Mouse is one of the company's most iconic characters.
"Community" creator Dan Harmon is close to completing the script for the highly-anticipated movie adaptation of the beloved TV series, confirming Donald Glover's recent statement. Harmon, co-writing with Andrew Guest, expressed excitement and emotional attachment to the project, which will reunite original cast members and fulfill the show's "Six Seasons and a Movie" promise. The film is set to stream on NBCU's Peacock service, following a competitive negotiation process, and will also include non-exclusive rights to the full series library.
A draft script from the original Star Wars movie trilogy, left behind by Harrison Ford in a London home in the 1970s, has sold for over $10,000 at auction. The script, dated March 15, 1976, and titled “The Adventures of Luke Starkiller,” sold for about $13,600 to an Austrian collector. The unbound and incomplete script included iconic scenes and characters that were cut from the final edit, and was described as having Ford's DNA on it. Other items from Ford's time in London, including a playful letter from his agent, were also sold at the auction.
Donald Glover confirmed at the New York premiere of his latest project, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, that the script for the long-awaited Community movie is complete, expressing his readiness to reprise his role as Troy Barnes. Fellow Community star Ken Jeong also discussed the challenges of aligning everyone's schedules for the movie, emphasizing the busy nature of the cast.
Donald Glover confirms that the script for the long-awaited 'Community' movie is done, expressing his enthusiasm for the project. The movie will reunite original cast members and is set to be produced by Peacock, which has also acquired the full 'Community' series library for their streaming service. Glover initially pitched the idea of a movie during a virtual reunion table read in 2020, and fans can catch him in Prime Video's reinvention of 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' starting Feb. 1.
Quentin Tarantino's proposed R-rated, ultra-violent Star Trek movie, based on the original series episode "A Piece of the Action," was abandoned because Tarantino couldn't envision it as his 10th and final film. The script, written by Mark L Smith, was described as having Tarantino's edginess and flair, with Pulp Fiction-style violence. While the project is unlikely to ever be made, the existence of the script fuels speculation about "lost" movies. However, it's suggested that the script could potentially be reworked for a future small-screen episode in the modern Star Trek era.