42 - Jackie Robinson

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http://thefilmstage.com/news/jack-nicholson-possibly-starring-in-brian-helgelands-42’/

Following his great performance in The Departed, Jack Nicholson really slowed down what had already become something of a calm career. After all, the only films he’s been in since then are The Bucket List and How Do You Know, and those are two pictures that don’t seem to have many fans. He might be able to make a couple of solid films before retiring — Alexander Payne is considering a reunion for Nebraska, and Vulture now tells us that he’s been offered a part in Brian Helgeland‘s Jackie Robinson-centered 42.

The film, written and directed by the co-scribe on L.A. Confidential, tracks the relationship between Robinson and Branch Rickey, the man who signed him to the MLB. With that in mind — if someone is being offered a role this early on, we can only assume that it’s a big one to take; do the math, and it would appear that the Rickey part is what he’s wanted for. This is happening in spite of Robert Redford being involved before we had even heard of the project; that seems to have not worked out as planned.

Helgeland‘s film is said to have a complex portrayal of Rickey — he signed Robinson because of his talent and the publicity that would be generated from the deal — making it something that Nicholson might want to consider. I say this in light of his recent work, which is often divided by strong, dramatic material and comedic fare that partially plays on his image; the former usually works out to better effect. While some may think that him and his reputation make for too distracting of a choice, he’s almost bound to give a more interesting performance than someone a little more stale, like Redford.

 

[Ultra Lantern]

This looks interesting.I'll see this movie when it comes out.

 

[bullets]

Well it's good to see Nicholson still taking roles.

 

[terry78]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=98758

New trailer for 42. There was an updated thread about this movie but I can't find it.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Damn! Han Solo looks as old as the hills.

 

[Project862006]

that trailer was awesome i am really impressed by Chadwick Boseman

 

[terry78]

 

[DCW]

Damn I'm excited for this!

 

[Lencho01]

I really like that poster.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I thought the trailer was cheesy as hell. The poster is interesting but the film still doesn't look good to me.

 

[Lencho01]

http://collider.com/after-earth-poster-grown-ups-2-poster/

 

[terry78]

I like that last one.

 

[Gianakin_]

Same here. The middle one looks terrible.

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

Im psyched for this I just hope its more real and less hollywood.

 

[Lencho01]

Pics...

http://collider.com/42-images-jackie-robinson-biopic/

 

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[Jack Napier]

Damn! Han Solo looks as old as the hills.

He spent hours in makeup to look older. I read an article that Sir Ben Kingsley convinced him to try transforming himself for a character. Ford's my favorite actor. Really looking forward to this.

 

[terry78]

Somebody change the title of this thread to 42 - Jackie Robinson, or something like that.

 

[Jack Napier]

Or replace Jack with Ford.

 

[GoldGoblin]

Nobody even knows who Jackie Robinson is,so this movie will probably bomb.

 

[terry78]

Nobody even knows who Jackie Robinson is,so this movie will probably bomb.

 

[jacobed]

Nobody even knows who Jackie Robinson is,so this movie will probably bomb.

Wow just wow. This movie looks pretty dang good, I hope it is