Pacino Dives into Ocean's Gang
Legendary actor Al Pacino will join the (obviously massive) cast of Steven Soderbergh's "Ocean's Thirteen," says Variety. Odds are he'll be playing a villain, but plot details are being kept quiet. Pacino joins newcomer Ellen Barkin and series regulars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, etc.
Says Variety: "Al Pacino has been added to Steven Soderbergh's "Ocean's Thirteen" gang.
Pacino in "Two for the Money"
Jerry Weintraub is producing the pic, which has a July 21 start date. Shooting is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. "Rounders" scribes Brian Koppelman and David Levien penned the script.
Details of the plot are being kept under wraps, but Warners revealed that Pacino will be playing Willie Banks, the owner of a high-profile casino and hotel in Las Vegas."
Previous reports indicate that neither Julia Roberts nor Catherine Zeta-Jones will be on board this time -- although the "Ocean" flicks snag cast-members like flypaper, so only time will tell.
Additionally, Cinematical reports that Clooney wants to find some room for Sacha Baron Cohen (aka Ali G) in this second sequel.
Also currently scheduled to return for "Ocean 3" are Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, and Andy Garcia.
Says Variety: "Al Pacino has been added to Steven Soderbergh's "Ocean's Thirteen" gang.
Pacino in "Two for the Money"
Jerry Weintraub is producing the pic, which has a July 21 start date. Shooting is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. "Rounders" scribes Brian Koppelman and David Levien penned the script.
Details of the plot are being kept under wraps, but Warners revealed that Pacino will be playing Willie Banks, the owner of a high-profile casino and hotel in Las Vegas."
Previous reports indicate that neither Julia Roberts nor Catherine Zeta-Jones will be on board this time -- although the "Ocean" flicks snag cast-members like flypaper, so only time will tell.
Additionally, Cinematical reports that Clooney wants to find some room for Sacha Baron Cohen (aka Ali G) in this second sequel.
Also currently scheduled to return for "Ocean 3" are Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, and Andy Garcia.
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on Apr 25 2006 01:37 AM [b]or you know...[/b] Stephen Sodderberg could try making another real movie and stop milking this one..... but I admit I love the Ocean gang.. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 25 2006 04:45 AM [b]or he could realize...[/b] Ocean's Twelve was a disaster... and I won't waste cash on this one... because it sucked... and there are far too many heist movies and tv shows these days... (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 25 2006 05:52 AM now that al pacino is in it......my interest is taking a positive turn. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 25 2006 10:11 AM In reply to this comment (#834288) soderbergh has wrapped a couple (?) of non-Ocean pics. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 25 2006 11:18 AM todays his birthday...66..WHOOOO AHHHHH!!! (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 25 2006 12:53 PM 12 sucked and I'm not giving any hope to this one, no matter who they add. (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 25 2006 01:08 PM Now, if they decide to add Robert De Niro I'll be inclined to watch this at the theater... (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 25 2006 02:23 PM Which one made the offer they couldn't refuse? (Reply to this) |
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on Apr 25 2006 04:05 PM "You're like a child. What've I been telling you? You gotta do the safe picture. Then you can do the art picture. But then sometimes you gotta do the payback picture because your friend says you owe him." I'd rather have it be this then some Big Momma's House 22 1/2 Thing. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 25 2006 08:46 PM I don't think a good cast will save this movie. (Reply to this) |
on Apr 26 2006 07:33 AM Like De Niro, there was a time when Pacino's name on a movie guaranteed quality. Like De Niro, Pacino's name on a movie these days guarantees nothing. Only time will tell if Ocean's 13 is any good. (Reply to this) |
on Aug 16 2006 11:17 AM In reply to this comment (#834298) [b]Pacino vs. Deniro vs. Legend[/b] Pacino, minus Simone, Any Given Sunday and Two for the Money still chooses solid roles. Angels in America, Merchant of Venice, etc. Deniro sold out long ago and started doing crap: Mad Dog and Glory, Meet the Parent/Fockers, etc. etc. When you start getting second billing (to a little gril no less), its time to pack it in. There is no question Deniro is a icon and eclipses Pacino's talent, especially after Pacino's Scent of a Woman Slade, who he has channeled in every movie since, but c'mon, let's put it where it is. There aren't many kick ass meaty roles for older stereotyped Italian actors (minus the mob genre that they both helped create) in hollywood. (Reply to this) |
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