In a surprise for fans of Huey Lewis and the News, the spirit of rock and roll is alive on Broadway. The cherished band’s songs have received the Broadway treatment in the new show, The Heart of Rock and Roll.
Jonathan A. Abrams deserves a round of applause for his work (based on a story by Tyler Mitchell and Lewis himself), which serves as a vehicle for the Huey Lewis and News songs. With a talented ensemble of singers and dancers, new life is breathed into the iconic tunes.
The production falls under the well-established category of jukebox musicals, where the songbooks of beloved rockers and folk singers are fair game for the stage.
The story follows Bobby (played by Cory Cott), an ambitious young man who serves as the lead singer of a band. At the same time, he works at a box-manufacturing company and dreams of becoming a salesman.
Jonathan A. Abrams deserves a round of applause for his work (based on a story by Tyler Mitchell and Lewis himself), which serves as a vehicle for the Huey Lewis and News songs. With a talented ensemble of singers and dancers, new life is breathed into the iconic tunes.
The production falls under the well-established category of jukebox musicals, where the songbooks of beloved rockers and folk singers are fair game for the stage.
The story follows Bobby (played by Cory Cott), an ambitious young man who serves as the lead singer of a band. At the same time, he works at a box-manufacturing company and dreams of becoming a salesman.
- 5/5/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons has joined Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette in Juror No. 2, the legal thriller Clint Eastwood is directing for Warner Bros.
Shooting is currently underway in Atlanta.
In addition to Hoult and Collette, Gabriel Basso, Zoey Deutch, Leslie Bibb, Chris Messina and Kiefer Sutherland are on the call sheet.
Per the studio’s official logline, the script by Jonathan Abrams follows family man Justin Kemp (Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma … one he could use to sway the jury verdict to potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer.
Simmons will play one of the jurors.
Collette is playing the prosecutor, Basso the accused, and Messina the public defender. Deutch is playing Hoult’s wife, while Sutherland is the lead’s AA sponsor.
On top of directing, Eastwood is producing via his production company Malpaso.
Shooting is currently underway in Atlanta.
In addition to Hoult and Collette, Gabriel Basso, Zoey Deutch, Leslie Bibb, Chris Messina and Kiefer Sutherland are on the call sheet.
Per the studio’s official logline, the script by Jonathan Abrams follows family man Justin Kemp (Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma … one he could use to sway the jury verdict to potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer.
Simmons will play one of the jurors.
Collette is playing the prosecutor, Basso the accused, and Messina the public defender. Deutch is playing Hoult’s wife, while Sutherland is the lead’s AA sponsor.
On top of directing, Eastwood is producing via his production company Malpaso.
- 12/8/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Whiplash Oscar winner J.K. Simmons has joined the cast of Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 at Warner Bros.
In the Jonathan Abrams penned movie, family man Justin Kemp, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma; one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer.
Simmons will play a juror and joins the ensemble cast that counts Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette (prosecutor), Gabriel Basso (accused), Zoey Deutch (Kemp’s wife), Leslie Bibb (juror), Chris Messina (public defender) and Kiefer Sutherland’s (Kemp’s AA sponsor).
Producers on the movie are Eastwood, Malpaso’s Tim Moore and Jessica Meier, and Dichotomy’s Adam Goodman & Matt Skiena. EPs are Ellen Goldsmith-Vein & Jeremy Bell and David M. Bernstein.
Simmons won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of merciless jazz instructor,...
In the Jonathan Abrams penned movie, family man Justin Kemp, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma; one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer.
Simmons will play a juror and joins the ensemble cast that counts Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette (prosecutor), Gabriel Basso (accused), Zoey Deutch (Kemp’s wife), Leslie Bibb (juror), Chris Messina (public defender) and Kiefer Sutherland’s (Kemp’s AA sponsor).
Producers on the movie are Eastwood, Malpaso’s Tim Moore and Jessica Meier, and Dichotomy’s Adam Goodman & Matt Skiena. EPs are Ellen Goldsmith-Vein & Jeremy Bell and David M. Bernstein.
Simmons won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of merciless jazz instructor,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Messina, who played sports agent David Falk in Ben Affleck’s Air, has joined the case of Juror No. 2, the legal thriller Clint Eastwood is directing for Warner Bros.
Shooting on the feature began in June and was halted due to the actors strike. Production is now resuming in Atlanta.
Nicholas Hoult is leading the courtroom with Toni Collette, Gabriel Basso, Zoey Deutch, Leslie Bibb and Kiefer Sutherland also on the witness stand.
Per the studio’s official logline, the script by Jonathan Abrams follows family man Justin Kemp (Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma … one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer.
Messina will be playing the case’s public defender.
Collette is playing the prosecutor, Deutch is playing Hoult’s wife and Sutherland is...
Shooting on the feature began in June and was halted due to the actors strike. Production is now resuming in Atlanta.
Nicholas Hoult is leading the courtroom with Toni Collette, Gabriel Basso, Zoey Deutch, Leslie Bibb and Kiefer Sutherland also on the witness stand.
Per the studio’s official logline, the script by Jonathan Abrams follows family man Justin Kemp (Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma … one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer.
Messina will be playing the case’s public defender.
Collette is playing the prosecutor, Deutch is playing Hoult’s wife and Sutherland is...
- 11/17/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Count Leslie Bibb in for Clint Eastwood’s growing jury in his Warner Bros. movie, Juror #2.
The actress, who can currently be seen in Lionsgate’s Sebastian Maniscalco family comedy, About My Father, joins already cast Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Zoey Deutch and Kiefer Sutherland. Gabriel Basso is in talks.
Four-time Oscar winner Eastwood directs and produces from a script by Jonathan Abrams. Joining Eastwood as producers are Tim Moore, Jessica Meier, Adam Goodman and Matt Skiena.
Juror #2 follows family man Justin Kemp who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma … one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer. Basso is eyeing to play the man on trial. Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Jeremy Bell are EPs.
Upcoming, Bibb will star in the Apple TV+ original series, Palm Royale, opposite Kristin Wiig,...
The actress, who can currently be seen in Lionsgate’s Sebastian Maniscalco family comedy, About My Father, joins already cast Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Zoey Deutch and Kiefer Sutherland. Gabriel Basso is in talks.
Four-time Oscar winner Eastwood directs and produces from a script by Jonathan Abrams. Joining Eastwood as producers are Tim Moore, Jessica Meier, Adam Goodman and Matt Skiena.
Juror #2 follows family man Justin Kemp who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma … one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer. Basso is eyeing to play the man on trial. Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Jeremy Bell are EPs.
Upcoming, Bibb will star in the Apple TV+ original series, Palm Royale, opposite Kristin Wiig,...
- 6/2/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Given the speed he usually works at, we'd be surprised if Clint Eastwood hadn't already finished his latest film, legal thriller Juror #2, but he's still in pre-production, adding actors. The Night Agent's Gabriel Basso is the latest to leap aboard.
Juror #2, written by Jonathan Abrams, has Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Kiefer Sutherland and Zoey Deutch starring in the story of family man Justin Kemp (Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma… one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free – the wrong killer.
Basso – who also has another Netflix project called Trigger Warning on the way and will be the main antagonist in the Strangers remake movie — is playing the man standing trial.
Juror #2, written by Jonathan Abrams, has Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Kiefer Sutherland and Zoey Deutch starring in the story of family man Justin Kemp (Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma… one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free – the wrong killer.
Basso – who also has another Netflix project called Trigger Warning on the way and will be the main antagonist in the Strangers remake movie — is playing the man standing trial.
- 5/23/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Juror #2: Night Agent star Gabriel Basso is in talks to join the cast of Clint Eastwood’s final film
The Night Agent‘s Gabriel Basso could have a new assignment now that he’s in talks to join the cast of Clint Eastwood’s next and final film, Juror #2. Eastwood directs from a script by Jonathan Abrams, with a story during a murder trial. When one of the jurors (Nicholas Hoult) seeks to protect the defendant without putting himself in jeopardy, he progressively realizes he may have caused the victim’s death in a careless driving accident. With the dark truth looming, the juror must decide to lie and reveal the truth about the case. Does he turn himself in? Does he let the defendant hang? Toni Collette will play the prosecutor in the complicated legal matter.
The 92-year-old filmmaker, who directed Gran Torino, Sully, The Bridges of Madison Country, and more, welcomes Hoult, Collette, Zoey Deutch, and Kiefer Sutherland to the cast, with Basso circling a mystery role.
The 92-year-old filmmaker, who directed Gran Torino, Sully, The Bridges of Madison Country, and more, welcomes Hoult, Collette, Zoey Deutch, and Kiefer Sutherland to the cast, with Basso circling a mystery role.
- 5/23/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Gabriel Basso is in negotiations to join Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette in the Warner Bros. and Clint Eastwood pic Juror #2. Zoey Deutch and Kiefer Sutherland are also on board. Eastwood will direct and produce from a script by Jonathan Abrams. Joining Eastwood as producers are Tim Moore, Jessica Meier, Adam Goodman and Matt Skiena.
The pic follows family man Justin Kemp who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma … one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer. Basso will play the man on trial. Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Jeremy Bell will exec produce.
Basso is best known for his breakout role on Netflix’s The Night Agent, which debuted as Netflix’ third most watched series ever and quickly became one of Netflix’ most watched shows, now ranking No. 5 on...
The pic follows family man Justin Kemp who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma … one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer. Basso will play the man on trial. Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Jeremy Bell will exec produce.
Basso is best known for his breakout role on Netflix’s The Night Agent, which debuted as Netflix’ third most watched series ever and quickly became one of Netflix’ most watched shows, now ranking No. 5 on...
- 5/23/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Kiefer Sutherland has joined Nicholas Hoult in Juror No. 2, the legal thriller that Clint Eastwood is directing for Warner Bros.
Toni Collette and Zoey Deutch are also on the call sheet for the feature, which is eyeing a shoot this summer.
Per the studio’s official logline, Juror No. 2 follows family man Justin Kemp (Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma … one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer.
Sutherland will play Hoult’s sponsor at Alcoholics Anonymous.
Collette is playing the prosecutor, while Deutch will play Hoult’s wife.
Jonathan Abrams wrote the script, which had been floating around Hollywood for 15 years before Eastwood decided last year that he wanted to make it his follow-up to Cry Macho.
The director is also producing the movie with Adam Goodman,...
Toni Collette and Zoey Deutch are also on the call sheet for the feature, which is eyeing a shoot this summer.
Per the studio’s official logline, Juror No. 2 follows family man Justin Kemp (Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma … one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer.
Sutherland will play Hoult’s sponsor at Alcoholics Anonymous.
Collette is playing the prosecutor, while Deutch will play Hoult’s wife.
Jonathan Abrams wrote the script, which had been floating around Hollywood for 15 years before Eastwood decided last year that he wanted to make it his follow-up to Cry Macho.
The director is also producing the movie with Adam Goodman,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Zoey Deutch, who starred in Set It Up and Not Okay, has joined Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette in Clint Eastwood’s latest feature, Juror No. 2.
The Warner Bros. legal drama is eyeing to shoot this summer. Per the studio’s official logline, Juror No. 2 follows family man Justin Kemp (Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer.
Collette is playing the prosecutor, while Deutch will play Hoult’s wife.
Jonathan Abrams wrote the script, which had been floating through Hollywood for 15 years before Eastwood decided last year that he wanted to make it as his follow-up to Cry Macho. The director is also producing the movie with Adam Goodman, the former production president of Paramount-turned-producer who now runs his own banner,...
The Warner Bros. legal drama is eyeing to shoot this summer. Per the studio’s official logline, Juror No. 2 follows family man Justin Kemp (Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer.
Collette is playing the prosecutor, while Deutch will play Hoult’s wife.
Jonathan Abrams wrote the script, which had been floating through Hollywood for 15 years before Eastwood decided last year that he wanted to make it as his follow-up to Cry Macho. The director is also producing the movie with Adam Goodman, the former production president of Paramount-turned-producer who now runs his own banner,...
- 5/1/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Zoey Deutch is set to co-star in the Warner Bros and Clint Eastwood pic Juror #2 starring Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette. Jonathan Abrams penned the script. Adam Goodman, Matt Skiena, Tim Moore and Jessica Meier will produce.
The pic follows family man Justin Kemp who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma … one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer. Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Jeremy Bell will exec produce.
Last year, Deutch starred in a trio of films including The Outfit, opposite Mark Rylance, for which she was nominated for a British Independent Spirit Award; the satirical dramedy Not Okay, which she also produced with Make Ready and Searchlight’s Not Okay (which she exec produced); and Something From Tiffany’s for Amazon and Hello Sunshine which she also executive produced.
The pic follows family man Justin Kemp who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma … one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the wrong killer. Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Jeremy Bell will exec produce.
Last year, Deutch starred in a trio of films including The Outfit, opposite Mark Rylance, for which she was nominated for a British Independent Spirit Award; the satirical dramedy Not Okay, which she also produced with Make Ready and Searchlight’s Not Okay (which she exec produced); and Something From Tiffany’s for Amazon and Hello Sunshine which she also executive produced.
- 5/1/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Clint Eastwood is believed to offered Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette the chance to star in his new legal thriller.The 92-year-old actor-turned-director has decided his next project will be 'Juror #2' - written by Jonathan Abrams - about a member of a jury who is drawn into the court room action during the trial when he begins to suspect he may have played a part in the victim's death himself in a road traffic accident.The film revolves around whether the juror decides to turn himself in to face justice or use his position to sway the trial.Empire reports the four-time Oscar-winner has spent the last few months weighing up scripts and holding talks with actors before narrowing down his choices to Nicholas Hoult to play the guilt-ridden juror and Toni Collette as the lead prosecutor.He's believed to have been attempting to cast the roles since last year,...
- 4/17/2023
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz
Defying those who think you should slow down and take it easy once you pass 90, the 92-year-old Clint Eastwood is busy putting the pieces together for his next — and potentially final — film, Juror #2. The actor/director has Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette in talks to star.
Written by Jonathan Abrams, Juror #2 will follow a member of the jury of a murder trial who suspects he may have had some part in the victim’s death –– in fact, possibly killed them himself in a vehicular accident –– and is caught in a moral conundrum of whether to use his secret to sway the jury away and protect himself or turn himself in to the justice system he is participating in. Hoult will be playing the lead role of the juror, with Collette as the district attorney on the case.
Oscar-winner Eastwood had reportedly been weighing several scripts and in recent months zeroed...
Written by Jonathan Abrams, Juror #2 will follow a member of the jury of a murder trial who suspects he may have had some part in the victim’s death –– in fact, possibly killed them himself in a vehicular accident –– and is caught in a moral conundrum of whether to use his secret to sway the jury away and protect himself or turn himself in to the justice system he is participating in. Hoult will be playing the lead role of the juror, with Collette as the district attorney on the case.
Oscar-winner Eastwood had reportedly been weighing several scripts and in recent months zeroed...
- 4/16/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Clint Eastwood is getting back in the director’s chair.
The “Unforgiven” and “Gran Torino” filmmaker is set to direct the legal drama “Juror No. 2” for his longtime studio, Warner Bros., a person close to the production who requested anonymity because she wasn’t authorized to comment publicly confirmed Friday.
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The film will be Eastwood’s first since 2021′s neo-Western “Cry Macho”, which also marked his return to the screen as an actor. With production on “Juror No. 2” to begin in June, Eastwood will be 93 when he steps on set.
Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette are in early talks to potentially star in the film, written by Jonathan Abrams, about a murder trial wherein a juror discovers he may have played a role in the victim’s death.
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The “Unforgiven” and “Gran Torino” filmmaker is set to direct the legal drama “Juror No. 2” for his longtime studio, Warner Bros., a person close to the production who requested anonymity because she wasn’t authorized to comment publicly confirmed Friday.
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The film will be Eastwood’s first since 2021′s neo-Western “Cry Macho”, which also marked his return to the screen as an actor. With production on “Juror No. 2” to begin in June, Eastwood will be 93 when he steps on set.
Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette are in early talks to potentially star in the film, written by Jonathan Abrams, about a murder trial wherein a juror discovers he may have played a role in the victim’s death.
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- 4/15/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Before Clint Eastwood sunsets his career as a director, he’s prepping a last hoorah at Warner Bros to go out with a bang. The 92-year-old filmmaker, who directed Gran Torino, Sully, The Bridges of Madison Country, and more, is prepping Juror No. 2, a legal drama featuring two of Hollywood’s hottest stars. After an exhaustive, months-long process to find the right combination of actors, Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette will join the cast.
Clint Eastwood directs from a script by Jonathan Abrams, with a story during a murder trial. When one of the jurors (Hoult) seeks to protect the defendant without putting himself in jeopardy, he progressively realizes he may have caused the victim’s death in a careless driving accident. With the dark truth looming, the juror must decide to lie and reveal the truth about the case. Does he turn himself in? Does he let the defendant hang?...
Clint Eastwood directs from a script by Jonathan Abrams, with a story during a murder trial. When one of the jurors (Hoult) seeks to protect the defendant without putting himself in jeopardy, he progressively realizes he may have caused the victim’s death in a careless driving accident. With the dark truth looming, the juror must decide to lie and reveal the truth about the case. Does he turn himself in? Does he let the defendant hang?...
- 4/14/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Clint Eastwood was already a notable movie star before directing his first film, "Play Misty for Me" in 1971. In 2021, Eastwood helmed his 40th film as a director, the gentle rescue movie "Cry Macho," in which he also starred. Eastwood would be a Hollywood legend even if he had never chosen to get into acting. Perhaps dismaying to the man's many fans, Eastwood recently announced that he will direct one final film before retiring for good. Eastwood's final film will be distributed by Warner Bros., the studio that has handled the director's entire filmography since "Gran Torino" in 2008. Eastwood's retirement is likely due to his age — he will be 93 in May — although one might hear the words of Warner Bros./Discovery CEO David Zaslav ringing in their ears when he was reported to say that he owes no filmmaker any favors and that Eastwood's films all tend to lose money.
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- 4/14/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Legendary actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood is closing in on his next project, with plans to direct “Juror No. 2.”
The legal drama is set up at Warner Bros., with Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette circling the lead roles. Eastwood will direct from a script by Jonathan Abrams. He will also produce the project alongside Adam Goodman, Tim Moore, Jessica Meier and Matt Skiena. Executive producers are Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Jeremy Bell.
“Juror No. 2” will take place during a murder trial and follows a juror (Hoult), who realizes that he may have caused the victim’s death. He must decide whether to manipulate the jury to save himself, or reveal the truth and turn himself in. Collette would play the prosecutor.
Warner Bros. is nearing a green light on the project, with a production start eyed for June, following Eastwood’s 93rd birthday on May 31.
An Oscar winner for “Unforgiven” and “Million Dollar Baby,...
The legal drama is set up at Warner Bros., with Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette circling the lead roles. Eastwood will direct from a script by Jonathan Abrams. He will also produce the project alongside Adam Goodman, Tim Moore, Jessica Meier and Matt Skiena. Executive producers are Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Jeremy Bell.
“Juror No. 2” will take place during a murder trial and follows a juror (Hoult), who realizes that he may have caused the victim’s death. He must decide whether to manipulate the jury to save himself, or reveal the truth and turn himself in. Collette would play the prosecutor.
Warner Bros. is nearing a green light on the project, with a production start eyed for June, following Eastwood’s 93rd birthday on May 31.
An Oscar winner for “Unforgiven” and “Million Dollar Baby,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Clint Eastwood is turning 93 this year, but the four-time Oscar winner isn’t slowing down. The “Unforgiven” and “Million Dollar Baby” director has set his 40th feature film, “Juror #2,” IndieWire has confirmed.
Warner Bros., which has distributed all of Eastwood’s films since 2008’s “Gran Torino,” will re-team with the director for the thriller, a source confirmed to IndieWire. In addition, a source confirmed that offers have been sent to Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette to star in the picture, though neither deal is final.
Set in the courtroom of a murder trial, “Juror #2” focuses on one of the jurors as he realizes during the case that he killed the victim in a driving accident, and desperately attempts to get the defendant off without going to jail himself. Deadline reports that should they be cast, Hoult would play the juror, while Collette will play prosecuting attorney in the trial.
Warner Bros., which has distributed all of Eastwood’s films since 2008’s “Gran Torino,” will re-team with the director for the thriller, a source confirmed to IndieWire. In addition, a source confirmed that offers have been sent to Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette to star in the picture, though neither deal is final.
Set in the courtroom of a murder trial, “Juror #2” focuses on one of the jurors as he realizes during the case that he killed the victim in a driving accident, and desperately attempts to get the defendant off without going to jail himself. Deadline reports that should they be cast, Hoult would play the juror, while Collette will play prosecuting attorney in the trial.
- 4/14/2023
- by Wilson Chapman and Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Clint Eastwood — the legendary actor-director behind Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby, and Bridges of Madison County — is gearing up to make yet another film for his longtime studio home, Warner Bros.
The 92-year-old is in the process of casting Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette in Juror No. 2., a legal drama that is set up at Warners. After months of trying to find the right combination of actors and weeks of talks with Hoult and Collette, official offers to the actors went out Thursday.
Juror No. 2 will take place during a murder trial and follows a juror, to be played Hoult, who realizes that he may have caused the victim’s death. He must decide whether to manipulate the jury to save himself, or reveal the truth and turn himself in. Collette would play the prosecutor.
A production start of mid-June is being eyed, which will make Eastwood 93 years old when cameras begin to roll,...
The 92-year-old is in the process of casting Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette in Juror No. 2., a legal drama that is set up at Warners. After months of trying to find the right combination of actors and weeks of talks with Hoult and Collette, official offers to the actors went out Thursday.
Juror No. 2 will take place during a murder trial and follows a juror, to be played Hoult, who realizes that he may have caused the victim’s death. He must decide whether to manipulate the jury to save himself, or reveal the truth and turn himself in. Collette would play the prosecutor.
A production start of mid-June is being eyed, which will make Eastwood 93 years old when cameras begin to roll,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Mia Galuppo and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Even at 92, Clint Eastwood isn’t ready to slow down as he has set the thriller Juror #2 as his next film, with Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette in negotiations to star. While it isn’t official, sources also add that with schedules and budget figured, Warner Bros. — Eastwood’s longtime studio home — is close to officially greenlighting the film. Jonathan Abrams penned the script. Adam Goodman, Matt Skiena, Tim Moore and Jessica Meier will produce.
The pic is set during a murder trial where one of the jurors slowly realizes he killed the victim in a reckless-driving accident and tries to save the defendant without incriminating himself. Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Jeremy Bell will exec produce.
In typical Eastwood fashion, the Oscar winner had been weighing several scripts and in recent months zeroed in on Juror #2. He began having talks with A-list talent to star, finally landing on Hoult as the...
The pic is set during a murder trial where one of the jurors slowly realizes he killed the victim in a reckless-driving accident and tries to save the defendant without incriminating himself. Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Jeremy Bell will exec produce.
In typical Eastwood fashion, the Oscar winner had been weighing several scripts and in recent months zeroed in on Juror #2. He began having talks with A-list talent to star, finally landing on Hoult as the...
- 4/14/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Journalist Jonathan Abrams spent the last four years compiling an enlightening, entertaining, and deeply researched history of hip-hop. Abrams traces the music’s humble beginning in the Bronx and DIY block parties to some of the most popular music in the world today. In this exclusive excerpt from “The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop,” Abrams tells how the infamous 1977 New York City blackout helped electrify a sound and cultural force.
Lemonade From Lemons
Bronx, New York, 1973–1979
Clive Campbell migrated as a child with his family...
Lemonade From Lemons
Bronx, New York, 1973–1979
Clive Campbell migrated as a child with his family...
- 10/14/2022
- by Jonathan Abrams
- Rollingstone.com
Remember the guy who landed a date with a smokin' hot tennis star all 'cause the Patriots won the Super Bowl??? The incredibly unlikely story of Genie Bouchard's popular fling with a 20-year-old fan is heading to the silver screen with a movie adaptation ... the Canadian pro confirmed Tuesday. It all went down after the self-proclaimed Bouchard fan, John Goehrke, tweeted at Genie during Super Bowl 51 when the Patriots were trailing the Falcons by 25 points in the 3rd quarter.
- 3/6/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dominic West earned great acclaim for playing Jimmy McNulty on “The Wire,” but he almost didn’t get the part. In an excerpt from Jonathan Abrams’ book “All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of The Wire,” series creator David Simon reveals that he originally had a very different actor in mind: John C. Reilly. The reason it didn’t happen? A combination of phone tag and geography.
“I thought John C. Reilly could be a different McNulty, certainly not the same, but I thought he could carry all of the excesses and vices of McNulty in a different way,” Simon says. “I’ve loved his work in a lot of stuff. I was on the phone with him. It was three weeks before Halloween [2001], because I was in a corn maze with my kid, Ethan, who would have been like seven, six. So, I’m trying to keep up with my kid,...
“I thought John C. Reilly could be a different McNulty, certainly not the same, but I thought he could carry all of the excesses and vices of McNulty in a different way,” Simon says. “I’ve loved his work in a lot of stuff. I was on the phone with him. It was three weeks before Halloween [2001], because I was in a corn maze with my kid, Ethan, who would have been like seven, six. So, I’m trying to keep up with my kid,...
- 2/16/2018
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
A show the unreservedly deserves the titles One The Best TV Shows Of All Time, “The Wire” was an extraordinary blend of sharp writing, terrific performances, and outstanding casting that alchemically combined into something utterly singular and distinctive. It’s hard to imagine what would’ve happened if just one of the ingredients was off, but the upcoming book “All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of The Wire” by Jonathan Abrams presents an oral history of every facet of the show, including the directions it didn’t take.
- 2/16/2018
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
As of today, Jonathan Abrams’ highly anticipated oral history of one of TV’s most lauded series, HBO’s The Wire, is now available. We were big fans of it, but if you’d like a little taste of the book before scooping it up, Vulture has published an excerpt chronicling one of the series’ most memorable scenes. That…
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- 2/13/2018
- by Randall Colburn
- avclub.com
The CW has bought Legal Aid, a dramedy from writer Jonathan Abrams (NBC’s Zip). Tyler Mitchell, Jason Smilovic, Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly and Robert Luketic will executive produce. The Ugly Truth and Legally Blonde helmer Luketic is also attached to direct the pilot. Legal Aid centers on a young first-year law associate whose world is turned upside-down when her estranged father, an iconic 1990s TV star, joins her firm. The CAA-repped project reteams Mitchell and Smilovic with Timberman and Beverly. The four produced together the Smilovic-created NBC drama Kidnapped. Abrams, managed by Underground, has feature The Wedding Doctor in development at Relativity. Feature writer Adam Sztykiel (Due Date, Made of Honor) has sold a half-hour comedy to ABC through 20th Century Fox TV. Based on Sztykiel’s own experiences in a long-distance relationship, the show follows a group of 24-year-old guys who move to a new city, one of...
- 9/28/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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