No Mel for DeNiro

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by: Dave Davis Sep. 4, 2008

It was going to be a cop thriller featuring two heavyweight Hollywood talents, from CASINO ROYALE director Martin Campbell.

Now EDGE OF DARKNESS has shed a few pounds of fame. Robert DeNiro has bolted from the project shortly after filming commenced in Beantown, leaving star Mel Gibson without someone to grimace toward.

In his first lead role since SIGNS, Gibson plays a homicide detective investigating his own daughter's death, only to discover dark secrets involving corporations and the government, who dispatch an agent (formerly Bobby D.) to clean up the matter.

DeNiro's departure was described as due to the obligatory "creative differences" (just like actors go to hospitals and rehab for "exhaustion"). The movie is still filming, rearranging the schedule until a replacement can be procured. Writer William Monahan (THE DEPARTED) adapted the story from a 1985 BBC miniseries that Campbell directed. The great Danny Huston also stars.

Source: Variety

Extra Tidbit: Who's a viable replacement for DeNiro? Jean Reno has some "cleaner" experience...

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JohnLocke2342
10:22PM on 09/05/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
dammit
that kinda sucks.. since I recently watched the 4 Lethal Weapon flicks and completely forgot how much I dug them, and Gibson himself. Braveheart is one of my all-time favorite movies and Mel is a great actor. Once again, just like Tom Cruise, I am not effected in any way by what these people decide to do in their spare time. Just as long as they show up and give me bad ass performances I am ...
that kinda sucks.. since I recently watched the 4 Lethal Weapon flicks and completely forgot how much I dug them, and Gibson himself. Braveheart is one of my all-time favorite movies and Mel is a great actor. Once again, just like Tom Cruise, I am not effected in any way by what these people decide to do in their spare time. Just as long as they show up and give me bad ass performances I am a fan. Hopefully this will recover quickly and they can get on with it.
 
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Moviefreake
3:10PM on 09/05/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Too bad about De Niro; this had the making to me a nice low-key Gibson comeback project. I second whoever said Tommy Lee Jones; he seems like the best pick. Nicholson's too picky, and this is meant to be a two-star vehicle, so Morse and Reno are out. Freeman's my second choice.
Too bad about De Niro; this had the making to me a nice low-key Gibson comeback project. I second whoever said Tommy Lee Jones; he seems like the best pick. Nicholson's too picky, and this is meant to be a two-star vehicle, so Morse and Reno are out. Freeman's my second choice.
 
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HoyleHaw
11:00AM on 09/05/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Whoever they pick, they need some kind of dramatic heavyweight. Gibson's rep has suffered over the years, and even someone as washed-up as DeNiro could've still been great here. If Danny Huston weren't already cast, I'd think he wouldn't be the worst pick.

What actor does everyone want to see trading verbal (and physical?) blows with Mel Gibson?
Whoever they pick, they need some kind of dramatic heavyweight. Gibson's rep has suffered over the years, and even someone as washed-up as DeNiro could've still been great here. If Danny Huston weren't already cast, I'd think he wouldn't be the worst pick.

What actor does everyone want to see trading verbal (and physical?) blows with Mel Gibson?
 
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Strider
7:55AM on 09/05/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
This news absolutely sucks. And you know why? Because I, for one, was very much interested in seeing Mel Gibson and Robert DeNiro face off in a film. But now that's not going to happen.

I wonder why DeNiro ditched the film.

Anyway, I hope the replacement (I'm not going to bother to mention names of actors) can hold his own against Gibson.

Strider
This news absolutely sucks. And you know why? Because I, for one, was very much interested in seeing Mel Gibson and Robert DeNiro face off in a film. But now that's not going to happen.

I wonder why DeNiro ditched the film.

Anyway, I hope the replacement (I'm not going to bother to mention names of actors) can hold his own against Gibson.

Strider
 
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theotherness
6:43AM on 09/05/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Fine by me. I can't stand DeNiro as an actor. He's a great person, and I loved him in STARDUST, but to put him with Mel Gibson? No thanks.

Now Jean Reno with Mel Gibson...THAT would be awesome.
Fine by me. I can't stand DeNiro as an actor. He's a great person, and I loved him in STARDUST, but to put him with Mel Gibson? No thanks.

Now Jean Reno with Mel Gibson...THAT would be awesome.
 
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Poopy-Underwear
3:51AM on 09/05/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Never heard of someone ditching during filming... kinda shitty to leave as they start...
Never heard of someone ditching during filming... kinda shitty to leave as they start...
 
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nickula11
1:47AM on 09/05/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
David Morse?
Nah I don't dig that guy too much.
Nicholson all the way.
Nah I don't dig that guy too much.
Nicholson all the way.
 
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Grae
12:47AM on 09/05/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
MORSE, NAO
I second the notion of David Morse, seriously, give the man some more work

Jean Reno, it would be too much like Leon for him imo, granted he's a freakin' legend, but i can't see him play this part.
I second the notion of David Morse, seriously, give the man some more work

Jean Reno, it would be too much like Leon for him imo, granted he's a freakin' legend, but i can't see him play this part.
 
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mffl4105
11:14PM on 09/04/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
No Jackson
Please no Samuel L. Jackson. This was writtin by the dude who wrote The Departed. Try and get Jack! If not Freeman or Tommy Lee Jones will work.
Please no Samuel L. Jackson. This was writtin by the dude who wrote The Departed. Try and get Jack! If not Freeman or Tommy Lee Jones will work.
 
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Sloth74
11:11PM on 09/04/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Dane Cook
Dane Cook baby hes the shiznet
Dane Cook baby hes the shiznet
 
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syfer
10:36PM on 09/04/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I guess a good replacement can be Samuel L Jackson. Will be a kick to see him in a goverment guy kinda role without scars
I guess a good replacement can be Samuel L Jackson. Will be a kick to see him in a goverment guy kinda role without scars
 
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lalex81
9:48PM on 09/04/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I know he's not in the same league, but would be a great fit: David Morse
I know he's not in the same league, but would be a great fit: David Morse
 
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Lemmyisgod
9:43PM on 09/04/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
YEAH BOSTON!!!!!


that's it really.
YEAH BOSTON!!!!!


that's it really.
 
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FireCaptain4
9:35PM on 09/04/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Jean RENO is Awesomeness in the flesh!
The guy really doesn't get enough work.

Anyway, that's all I wanted to say.
The guy really doesn't get enough work.

Anyway, that's all I wanted to say.