Damon for Torso?

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by: Omar Aviles Sep. 4, 2008

Matt Damon When we gave an update on TORSO, the long gestating David Fincher directed adaptation of the Brian Michael Bendis graphic novel of the same name, a couple of years ago, producer Todd McFarlane mentioned an interest in having Matt Damon or Leonardo DiCaprio play the lead role of Eliot Ness.

A few days ago, a local Cleveland site discussing the possibility of having this high profile film shoot there considering the story revolves around Ness' investigation of Cleveland's Torso killer (he literally left only the torso's of his victims at the crime scene) while Ness was city safety director there in 1934, mentioned the following: "Paramount Studios wants to shoot "Torso," a big-budget production that will star Matt Damon as Eliot Ness, early next year in Cleveland."

Come again? Did McFarlane will Damon onto the project? Or did Damon secretly already sign on the dotted line to topline the flick? Will this movie still even happen at Paramount with Fincher's recent clash with the studio over BENJAMIN BUTTON? We should have an update around 2010 or so.

Source: Cleveland.com

Extra Tidbit: "Torso" won the Eisner Award for "Comic Book Excellence, Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition" in 1999.

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brechtsky
10:42AM on 09/05/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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Really hope he does this one, and that paramount realizes they are shooting themselves in the foot far too often these days... Cruise and wagner left, rudin left their lot mere months before winning the oscar (and being nominated in another slot for there will be blood), and now theyre ruining their relationship with the most beloved cult director of this generation... I dont get it... All his ...
Really hope he does this one, and that paramount realizes they are shooting themselves in the foot far too often these days... Cruise and wagner left, rudin left their lot mere months before winning the oscar (and being nominated in another slot for there will be blood), and now theyre ruining their relationship with the most beloved cult director of this generation... I dont get it... All his movies recoup their bankroll in theatres, and a pitt film with blanchett and swinton isnt exactly in dire need of a fanbase.... plus, honestly, Torso sounds like a really good match for his evolving sensibilities (especially after these two period films), not to mention he needs to redeem black dahlia's awfulness by making a good period serial killer film.
 
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Drewza89
9:27PM on 09/04/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Matt Damon + David Fincher + Untouchables sequel = AWESOME!
Matt Damon + David Fincher + Untouchables sequel = AWESOME!
 
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Derrida
5:08PM on 09/04/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
As long as it is Fincher
He the man
He the man