Deadline has reported that Rami Malek (No Time to Die) is set to play silent comedy icon Buster Keaton in a limited series for Warner Bros. Television.
Matt Reeves (The Batman) is set to produce the Buster Keaton series through his 6th & Idaho Productions banner, and Deadline understands that he will also helm the project. Ted Cohen (Succession) is in negotiations to write the series and serve as executive producer. The producers are also in negotiations to secure the rights to Buster Keaton: A Filmmaker’s Life by James Curtis, with the intention of using it as the source material. The project will soon be shopped to studios and streaming services. It’s hard to imagine any actor stepping into the shoes of The Great Stone Face, but Rami Malek definitely has the look and talent to pull it off, although I can’t imagine they’re going to let...
Matt Reeves (The Batman) is set to produce the Buster Keaton series through his 6th & Idaho Productions banner, and Deadline understands that he will also helm the project. Ted Cohen (Succession) is in negotiations to write the series and serve as executive producer. The producers are also in negotiations to secure the rights to Buster Keaton: A Filmmaker’s Life by James Curtis, with the intention of using it as the source material. The project will soon be shopped to studios and streaming services. It’s hard to imagine any actor stepping into the shoes of The Great Stone Face, but Rami Malek definitely has the look and talent to pull it off, although I can’t imagine they’re going to let...
- 1/20/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
A biopic about one of the greatest icons of American cinema is about to be made, by the director of "Logan." James Mangold, who is also helming the upcoming "Indiana Jones 5," is set to direct a film about the life of iconic filmmaker and comedian Buster Keaton. According to Deadline, Mangold, in conjunction with 20th Century Studios, is developing the project, which will be based on the book "Buster Keaton: Cut to the Chase" by Marion Meade.
Keaton, of course, was a pioneer during the time of silent cinema, well-known for his timeless physical comedy and stunt work, as well as the ingenuity embedded within his...
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Keaton, of course, was a pioneer during the time of silent cinema, well-known for his timeless physical comedy and stunt work, as well as the ingenuity embedded within his...
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- 2/23/2022
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Born over 125 years ago, the legacy of Buster Keaton endures in everything from Jackass to Jackie Chan. The subject of a lauded new book by Dana Stevens has further renewed interest in the Hollywood icon and now a newly-announced biopic will capture the life of the star.
James Mangold, currently wrapping up production on Indiana Jones 5, will direct and produce the 20th Century Studios film, which will be based on Marion Meade’s 1995 book Buster Keaton: Cut to the Chase, Deadline reports. Check out the synopsis of the book below via Amazon.
Buster Keaton (1895–1966) was a brilliant comedian and filmmaker who conceived, wrote, directed, acted, and even edited most of his ten feature films and nineteen short comedies, which are perhaps the finest silent pictures ever made. With a face of stone and a mind that engineered breathtakingly intricate moments of slapstick, Keaton has become an icon of the American cinema.
James Mangold, currently wrapping up production on Indiana Jones 5, will direct and produce the 20th Century Studios film, which will be based on Marion Meade’s 1995 book Buster Keaton: Cut to the Chase, Deadline reports. Check out the synopsis of the book below via Amazon.
Buster Keaton (1895–1966) was a brilliant comedian and filmmaker who conceived, wrote, directed, acted, and even edited most of his ten feature films and nineteen short comedies, which are perhaps the finest silent pictures ever made. With a face of stone and a mind that engineered breathtakingly intricate moments of slapstick, Keaton has become an icon of the American cinema.
- 2/23/2022
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
James Mangold is set to produce and direct an untitled biopic about the life of filmmaker and comedian Buster Keaton for 20th Century Studios, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
The upcoming film will be based on the book “Buster Keaton: Cut to the Chase” by Marion Meade. The project is currently out to writers to adapt the book.
According to the synopsis for the book: “Buster Keaton (1895–1966) was a brilliant comedian and filmmaker who conceived, wrote, directed, acted, and even edited most of his ten feature films and nineteen short comedies, which are perhaps the finest silent pictures ever made. With a face of stone and a mind that engineered breathtakingly intricate moments of slapstick, Keaton has become an icon of the American cinema. Marion Meade’s definitive biography explores his often brutal childhood acting experiences, the making of his masterpieces, his shame at his own lack of education,...
The upcoming film will be based on the book “Buster Keaton: Cut to the Chase” by Marion Meade. The project is currently out to writers to adapt the book.
According to the synopsis for the book: “Buster Keaton (1895–1966) was a brilliant comedian and filmmaker who conceived, wrote, directed, acted, and even edited most of his ten feature films and nineteen short comedies, which are perhaps the finest silent pictures ever made. With a face of stone and a mind that engineered breathtakingly intricate moments of slapstick, Keaton has become an icon of the American cinema. Marion Meade’s definitive biography explores his often brutal childhood acting experiences, the making of his masterpieces, his shame at his own lack of education,...
- 2/23/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: With production on Indiana Jones 5 hitting the home stretch, James Mangold is getting his future dance card in order, with his attention now on a film centered around one of Hollywood’s most iconic talents. Sources tell Deadline that Mangold and 20th Century Studios are in development on a project about the life of filmmaker and comedian Buster Keaton, with Mangold set to direct and produce. The film is based on the book Buster Keaton: Cut to the Chase by Marion Meade, and execs have made this a top priority as they meet with writers to adapt the book.
An icon of American cinema, Joseph Frank “Buster” Keaton was a pioneer in the the early days of silent movies and to this day is considered one of the great physical comedians in movie history. His stunt work on such classics like The General and Sherlock Jr. are still...
An icon of American cinema, Joseph Frank “Buster” Keaton was a pioneer in the the early days of silent movies and to this day is considered one of the great physical comedians in movie history. His stunt work on such classics like The General and Sherlock Jr. are still...
- 2/23/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
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