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Tru Faith In Eliza · 06-30-2007, 07:51 AM

Some more information on "Wanted"
Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie Are "Wanted" for Graphic Novel Adaptation

Posted by Scott Weinberg on Tuesday, Mar. 20, 2007, 02:21 AM

Scott Weinberg writes: "Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy seem to be locked up for "Wanted," an assassination thriller based on a graphic novel by J.G. Jones and Mark Millar.

Timur Bekmambetov, of the "Night Watch" series, will be behind the helm when "Wanted" begins production this May in Eastern Europe. The screenplay adaptation comes from screenwriters Michael Brandt ("2 Fast 2 Furious") and Derek Haas ("Catch That Kid"), with a re-write by Jolie's "Tomb Raider 2" pal Dean Georgaris.

The story's about a guy who follows in his hitman father's footsteps after the old man is, you guessed it, assassinated. McAvoy will be the killer-in-training; Jolie his mentor. Apparently Ms. Jolie's character was a guy in the source material, but guys aren't sexy. Angelina Jolie ... is sexy.

Source: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/news/c...entryid=408556

Here's the full Variety article mentioned above:

Jolie 'Wanted' for Universal film
Actress to star with Freeman, McAvoy
By MICHAEL FLEMING, DIANE GARRETT
Variety Posted: Mon., Mar. 19, 2007, 8:00pm PT

Universal Pictures has set Angelina Jolie to star alongside James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman in "Wanted," an action film based on a graphic novel that Timur Bekmambetov will direct.
Pic will be Jolie's next, with shooting to begin in Eastern Europe in May.

McAvoy will play a young man who discovers his father is an assassin, only to learn shortly thereafter that his dad has been murdered. The youth is drafted to follow in his father's footsteps. Jolie will play an assassin who teaches the ropes to the wannabe killer.

Script was originated by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas, and Jolie took the role after a rewrite by Dean Georgaris ("Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life") to tailor the character for her.
Marc Platt, Jim Lemley, Jason Netter and Iain Smith will produce.

Deal marks the second recent U commitment for Jolie, who'll star this fall for director Clint Eastwood in drama "The Changeling," to be produced by Imagine Entertainment partners Brian Grazer and Ron Howard and Malpaso's Rob Lorenz.

She will next be seen starring as Mariane Pearl in "A Mighty Heart," produced by Brad Pitt's Plan B and opening June 22 via Paramount Vantage. She then stars in the Robert Zemeckis-directed "Beowulf," which opens in the fall. Jolie is also booked to star in "Atlas Shrugged," a Randall Wallace-scripted adaptation of the Ayn Rand novel for Lionsgate.
Jolie is repped by Media Talent Group topper Geyer Kosinski.

Source: http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1

06-30-2007, 07:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tru Faith In Eliza Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York State Posts: 625 My Profile	Some more information on "Wanted" Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie Are "Wanted" for Graphic Novel Adaptation Posted by Scott Weinberg on Tuesday, Mar. 20, 2007, 02:21 AM Scott Weinberg writes: "Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy seem to be locked up for "Wanted," an assassination thriller based on a graphic novel by J.G. Jones and Mark Millar. Timur Bekmambetov, of the "Night Watch" series, will be behind the helm when "Wanted" begins production this May in Eastern Europe. The screenplay adaptation comes from screenwriters Michael Brandt ("2 Fast 2 Furious") and Derek Haas ("Catch That Kid"), with a re-write by Jolie's "Tomb Raider 2" pal Dean Georgaris. The story's about a guy who follows in his hitman father's footsteps after the old man is, you guessed it, assassinated. McAvoy will be the killer-in-training; Jolie his mentor. Apparently Ms. Jolie's character was a guy in the source material, but guys aren't sexy. Angelina Jolie ... is sexy. Source: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/news/c...entryid=408556 Here's the full Variety article mentioned above: Jolie 'Wanted' for Universal film Actress to star with Freeman, McAvoy By MICHAEL FLEMING, DIANE GARRETT Variety Posted: Mon., Mar. 19, 2007, 8:00pm PT Universal Pictures has set Angelina Jolie to star alongside James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman in "Wanted," an action film based on a graphic novel that Timur Bekmambetov will direct. Pic will be Jolie's next, with shooting to begin in Eastern Europe in May. McAvoy will play a young man who discovers his father is an assassin, only to learn shortly thereafter that his dad has been murdered. The youth is drafted to follow in his father's footsteps. Jolie will play an assassin who teaches the ropes to the wannabe killer. Script was originated by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas, and Jolie took the role after a rewrite by Dean Georgaris ("Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life") to tailor the character for her. Marc Platt, Jim Lemley, Jason Netter and Iain Smith will produce. Deal marks the second recent U commitment for Jolie, who'll star this fall for director Clint Eastwood in drama "The Changeling," to be produced by Imagine Entertainment partners Brian Grazer and Ron Howard and Malpaso's Rob Lorenz. She will next be seen starring as Mariane Pearl in "A Mighty Heart," produced by Brad Pitt's Plan B and opening June 22 via Paramount Vantage. She then stars in the Robert Zemeckis-directed "Beowulf," which opens in the fall. Jolie is also booked to star in "Atlas Shrugged," a Randall Wallace-scripted adaptation of the Ayn Rand novel for Lionsgate. Jolie is repped by Media Talent Group topper Geyer Kosinski. Source: http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1 Last edited by Tru Faith In Eliza : 06-30-2007 at 07:55 AM.