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 This project seems to have been a million years in the making, but finally it looks like Stallone's Edgar Allan Poe project ('POE') might be making steps forward. It's being reported by Cinemablend today that the man Sly wants to play the tortured poet is none other than Viggo Mortensen. Apparently he's interested, but he wants a couple of script revisions. Hmm, can you see it? I guess I can, I haven't really loved anything he's done since he made a bazillion dollars slicing orks in half and bitching about not wanting the throne in the LORD OF THE RINGS movies. But I definitely think he's ready for a real serious role like this one. Robert Downey Jr.'s name was at one point attached, but that was a long, long time ago and he's probably contractually obliged to make ten more IRON MAN films at this point. Either way, take this story with a pinch of salt, since it is at this point unconfirmed rumor, and faux Stallone stories have been cropping up lately, particularly in reference to serious films.
Extra Tidbit:
I'm a writer, but every time I hear the name Poe my first thought is of John Malkovich shouting at Nic Cage in CON AIR.
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Skellington
on Nov 17 2007, 11:34:49 AM writes:
I remember back in the mid-90's when there were rumors of Michael Jackson taking the lead role.
Stallone ISNT a great writer director. He wrote Rocky, sure, but he also wrote the crappy sequels.
Poe was 26 when he married his 13-year-old cousin. |
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dillisasexyman
on Nov 15 2007, 8:22:22 PM writes:
Stallone is a great writer/director. The guy fucking wrote ROCKY.
I'm not quite sure about Mortensen as Poe, though. While he is a great actor, he doesn't look like Poe, at all. |
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theotherness
on Nov 14 2007, 8:41:44 PM writes:
Dude, James...have you SEEN A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE or EASTERN PROMISES? The man OWNS the screen. He's incomparable.
This movie, if it gets done with him in it, could be seriously great. |
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Balboa6
on Nov 14 2007, 7:20:11 PM writes:
EXCELLENT CHOICE
What a great casting choice. Viggo Mortensen is already an extremely talented and accomplished poet, so that's a great start, not to mention a tremendously talented actor.
Sly is DIRECTING, by the way, not producing, and it will be taken seriously because he has proven that he is an incredibly talented director (one of many talents the guy has). |
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Alekjan
on Nov 14 2007, 6:01:09 PM writes:
HOLD THE HORSES...
I'm guessing this isn't the same project that the Scott brothers are going forward with...
In any case, Sly producing? Really? How is this ever going to be taken seriously? |
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ReelyBigFishFan
on Nov 14 2007, 5:29:49 PM writes:
HMM
Did u know Poe married his 13 year old cousin? haha i'm pretty sure thats correct, if not someone help me. But besides that, The Tell Tale Heart scared the SHIT outta me in middle school, and a few others. And Slys directing this? I didn't see that coming. And as for Mortensen starring as Poe thats fine its just, he doesn't realli look like the man. But i love the guy, History of Violence is one of my favs. and Eastern Promises rocked. |
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 Derrida
on Nov 14 2007, 5:08:01 PM writes:
CARLITO'S WAY
Mortensen was awesome as Lalin! He was also the best thing in GI Jane. |
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Tagia_Romero
on Nov 14 2007, 1:54:10 PM writes:
I can sure see it, and it's great that he is taking his time rather than jumping in at the deep end script wise. |
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 joeyatog
on Nov 14 2007, 1:36:36 PM writes:
VIGGO RULES!
Hidalgo is underrated! Thoo, you must not have seen A History of Violence or Eastern Promises because they are both very good films. Viggo is 3-for-3 in post LOTR work in my book! I don't know much about Poe but Viggo is pretty damn capable. |
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Call me Indiana
on Nov 14 2007, 1:08:27 PM writes:
I agree with matt101 below, how can you overlook A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE and EASTERN PROMISES?? He was absolutely terrific in both films. And I think he'd be perfect to play Poe.
But the thing that took me by surprise: Sylvester Stallone is directing this????
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