According to the fine folks over at deadline, depp is said to be the potential star of both the night stalker remake as well as another film focusing in on paul reveres legendary midnight ride. Janet scott batchler writer screen buzz official website. The night stalker tells about a tabloid journalist carl kolchak most possibly starring johnny depp who tracks a. Jul 12, 2011 johnny depp s infinitum nihil and walt disney studios are developing two projects an adaptation of the night stalker and a paul revere story, thewrap has confirmed.
Amber heard, johnny depps restraining order hearing postponed. Disney, johnny depps infinitum nihil developing 2 movies depp will produce and may star in an adaptation of the night stalker and a paul revere story. He was born john christopher depp ii in owensboro, kentucky, on june 9, 1963, to betty sue wells, who worked as a waitress, and john christopher depp, a civil engineer. Two more films johnny depp contracted with disney the. Johnny depps infinitum nihil and walt disney studios are developing two projects an adaptation of the night stalker and a paul revere story, thewrap has confirmed. Ron livingston will play paul revere the boston globe. Dembrowski and depp set up the paul revere film at disney with. Johnny deppmovieperson is not one of the hardestworking men in hollywood. Johnny depp planning the night stalker adaptation and. Andrew follows in the historic footsteps of legendary patriot paul revere. The second is an untitled paul revere film that depp is working on with batman forever writers lee and janet batchler.
He was born john christopher depp ii in owensboro, kentucky, on june 9, 1963, to betty sue wells, who worked as a waitress, and john christopher depp. Jul 12, 2011 the second project will be a retelling of the story of paul revere. Paul revere movies walt disney pictures and johnny depps infinitum nihil company are developing two new films. He was born john christopher depp ii in owensboro, kentucky, on june 9, 1963, to. Untitled paul revere film johnny depps infinitum nihil teams up with disney for the night stalker and a film based on by adam chitwood july 11, 2011. Disney and johnny depp s infinitum nihil are teaming up on two new projects. As for paul revere, well, what movie star wouldnt jump at.
Events such as the boston tea party and the battles of lexington and concord are played out from the perspective of the young bostonian. Johnny depp will bring a big screen version of the 1970s tv series kolchak. Johnny depps infinitum nihil makes disney deals for the. While the supernatural elements of the night stalker seems to fit in. Depp develops night stalker, paul revere dark horizons. The second project will be a retelling of the story of paul revere. Word from deadline is that johnny depp will play paul revere while lee and janet batchler, writers of batman forever, are. Jul 12, 2011 depp and his infinitum nihil partner christi dembrowski are also producing a movie about the famous midnight ride of paul revere. While the supernatural elements of the night stalker seems to fit in nicely with depps friendlygoth aesthetic, a. Amber heard, johnny depp s restraining order hearing postponed. Disney and johnny depp s infinitum nihil banner have tapped e. May 10, 1818 was an american silversmith, engraver, early industrialist, and patriot in the american revolution. Johnny depps infinitum nihil will team with disney on a night stalker adaptation and.
Jul 12, 2011 johnny depp, disney team for night stalker, paul revere flicks. The story of american revolutionary, paul revere, and his famous midnight ride warning colonists about the invading british military. He also appeared in the 1986 film platoon with charlie sheen, tom berenger, and willem dafoe. The night stalker is based on the 1970s tv movie and series and may star johnny depp. Nicholas mariani to rewrite their untitled movie about paul reveres famed midnight ride, thewrap has learned. Johnny depp hires new scribe for disneys paul revere movie. Over a 24hour period in 1775 during the american revolution, boston silversmith paul revere makes midnight ride from charlestown to lexin. Jul 12, 2011 johnny depp makes deal for night stalker and paul revere movies. Johnny depps infinitum nihil and disney pick up two. Johnny depps infinitum nihil teams up with disney for the night stalker and a film based on paul reveres midnight ride with depp to star. Johnny depps infinitum nihil teams up with disney for the night. Johnny depp working on night stalker and paul revere. The night stalker to reality through his partnership with disney.
Johnny depps infinitum nihil teams up with disney for the night stalker and a film based on paul reveres midnight ride with depp. Darren mcgavin starred as a newspaper reporter on a one man crusade to expunge modern day vampires from. Disney, johnny depps infinitum nihil developing 2 movies. Along with a fifth pirates flick and a lone ranger movie, johnny depp and disney. The night stalker tells about a tabloid journalist carl kolchak most possibly starring johnny depp who tracks a serial killer. Johnny depp might be the oddest bird in hollywood, but he also has a highly enviable rock rolodex on his iphone depp dipped deep into his contacts to pull paul mccartney onto pirates of the. The night stalker began as a 1972 abc tv movie of the week and garnered legendary ratings that led to the concept being expanded to a weekly tv series. He is best known for his midnight ride to alert the colonial militia in april 1775 to the approach of british forces before the battles of lexington and concord, as dramatized in henry wadsworth. Johnny depps fruitful relationship with disney continues with two new. The company is run by depps sister christi dembrowski.
James otis, sam adams, paul revere and the other leading lights of the boston sons of liberty make their appearances as johnny s life parallels that of the rise of a new country founded on liberty and freedom. Paul revere january 1, 1735 may 10, 1818 was an american silversmith, engraver, early industrialist, and patriot in the american revolution. Nicholas mariani desperate hours to rewrite their untitled movie about paul reveres famed midnight ride, thewrap has learned. Johnny depps fruitful relationship with disney continues with two new projects, which depp will be producing with christi dembrowski through their company infinitum nihil. Johnny depp, disney team for night stalker, paul revere flicks. The company is run by depp s sister christi dembrowski. Disney is doubling down on johnny depp, picking up two.
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Depp and christi dembrowski are producing for infinitum nihil, whose maragaret frenchisaac will exec produce. Depp and disney prep night stalker, paul revere film. I am hercules johnny depp could play carl kolchak in a bigscreen version of the night stalker, based on the monsterhunting journalist played on tv by darren mcgavin. Walt disney pictures and johnny depps infinitum nihil company are developing two new films. Johnny depps infinitum nihil and disney pick up two features. Nicole kidman to star in the killing of a sacred deer brooke shields, husband testify against her alleged stalker. Disney and johnny depps infinitum nihil are teaming up on two new projects. Disney and johnny depp plan night stalker and paul revere. It includes scenes of classic cars that are to be used on the film as well scenes.
Over at disney, hes got a movie about paul revere set up with somewhat troublingly. Johnny depps infinitum nihil teams up with disney for the night stalker and a film based on paul reveres midnight ride with depp to potentially star by adam chitwood july 11, 2011. Jul 12, 2011 if the movie gets made, depp would take over the role of carl kolchak made famous by darren mcgavin. Johnny depps infinitum nihil makes disney deals for the night. Johnny depp s infinitum nihil and disney pick up two features. Nicholas mariani to rewrite disneys paul revere movie. As far as we know, johnny depp, who just finished playing whitey bulger in the film adaptation of black mass, still plans to make a bostonbased movie about the midnight ride of paul revere. The first is a feature remake of the 70s tv movie the night stalker, while the second title will deal with paul. The original blockbuster 1972 night stalker tvmovie was. Nicholas mariani, christi dembrowski, johnny depp, lee batchler. Johnny depps infinitum nihil teams up with disney for the. Nicholas mariani desperate hours to rewrite their untitled movie about paul. Johnny depp is perhaps one of the most versatile actors of his day and age in hollywood. Along the way, he samples colonial era eel recipes, feasts with italian immigrants, and indulges in a brazilian meat fest.
Depp is expected to portray the boston silversmith who was sent to. The story of american revolutionary, paul revere, and his famous midnight ride warning colonists about the. Kolchak was a grumpy but dedicated las vegas reporter who tangled with the supernatural in his. James otis, sam adams, paul revere and the other leading lights of the boston sons of liberty make their appearances as johnnys life parallels that of the rise of a new country founded on liberty and freedom.
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Disney pictures has picked up two highprofile projects from johnny depps. Nicholas mariani to rewrite their untitled movie about paul revere s famed midnight ride, thewrap has learned. This is a video of the set of black mass,movie starring johnny depp as whitey bulger,filmed on revere beach in front of bill ashes pizza shop. Nicholas mariani to rewrite disneys untitled paul revere movie. Learn about johnny depp including past and current movies, upcoming movies, and celebrity news at movies. Disney and johnny depps infinitum nihil are teaming up on two new. Johnny depp pulled paul mccartney onto pirates of the. Johnny depp, disney team for night stalker, paul revere. Initially known as a teen idol thanks to his role on featurev12966421 jump street21jumpstreet and tortured prettyboy looks, johnny depp survived the perils of adolescent heartthrob status to earn a reputation as a respected adult actor. Video of the set of black mass starring johnny depp as. Disney and johnny depp plan night stalker and paul. Take a look back at johnny depps movie and tv career in photos. Dembrowski and depp set up the paul revere film at disney with batman forever scribes lee and janet batchler writing the screenplay.
Johnny depp makes deal for night stalker and paul revere. May 05, 20 paul revere movie is currently in development. Disney sets edgar wright to direct johnny depp in the. Johnny depp makes deal for night stalker and paul revere movies. It would follow revere during the 24hour time period in which he made his legendary midnight ride to warn the revolutionaries that the british were coming. Johnny depp is an american actor, producer and musician. Make sure you check out johnnys paul revere movie, sarah. Johnny depp and his production company infinitum nihil have hired writer e.
Walt disney pictures and johnny depp s infinitum nihil company are developing two new films. Imdb s advanced search allows you to run extremely powerful queries over all people and titles in the database. The untitled paul revere project centers around the historical figure. Jul 12, 2011 make sure you check out johnnys paul revere movie, sarah. In his special movie captain jokes parrots adventures. One is the silver screen adaption of 70s movie the night stalker, while the other is the movie midnight ride which reflects the paul revere story during the war of independence of america.
Nicholas mariani desperate hours to rewrite their untitled movie about paul reveres famed midnight ride, thewrap. Since the studio has found billions of dollars in box office bank and more from johnny depp starring in their pirates of the caribbean. The actor could potentially star in the night stalker and a paul revere biopic. Johnny depps infinitum nihil will team with disney on a night stalker adaptation and a film about paul reveres midnight ride. Disney and johnny depps infinitum nihil banner have tapped e. Depp founded the company in 2004 to develop projects where he will serve as actor andor producer. Bizarre foods with andrew zimmern paul reveres midnight. Infinitum nihil is an american film production company, founded by johnny depp. Disney, johnny depps infinitum nihil developing 2 movies the wrap.
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