Dan Gilroy (Nightcrawler) directs 'Inner City' w/ Denzel and Farrell

[StarLord]

From Coming Soon & THR

The script, which Gilroy also wrote, centers on an awkward, reclusive lawyer, to be played by Washington, who has worked as a legal researcher in Los Angeles for decades. When his mentor passes away, he is recruited by a prestigious and more cutthroat law firm where he stumbles upon a case that changes his entire life.

Farrell will play the slick, money-focused lawyer who recruits the researcher to his firm.

Todd Black of Escape Artists, Jennifer Fox and Brian Oliver are producing.

A mid-March start in Los Angeles is planned, with the production budgeted in the mid-$30 million range.

 

[Black Narcissus]

Nightcrawler was fantastic!

I'm in.

 

[Kaleb]

 

[venom892]

After Nightcrawler, I'm down to see what he does.

 

[Moridin]

Nightcrawler director + Denzel + Farrell = IN.

 

[StarLord]

 

[David H.]

... okay.

 

[Eddie Dean]

Lookin' good.

 

[:eek:]

Denzel’s New Film Gets A Unique New Title
By Garth Franklin
Thursday, June 22nd 2017 12:25 pm

“Nightcrawler” writer/director Dan Gilroy’s new legal thriller, previously titled “Inner City,” has scored an odd but more distinct new moniker. It will now be titled “Roman Israel, Esq.”.
Denzel Washington stars in the film about a Los Angeles attorney who is offered a job at a prestigious law firm after the death of his longtime partner. He takes on a case that has life-altering repercussions.
Colin Farrell and Carmen Ejogo also star in the Sony Pictures film which just wrapped filming and is aiming for a late 2017 release – opening up Washington for potential awards consideration.
Jennifer Fox and Todd Black are producing.
Source: THR

 

[samsnee]

Is this supposed to be a comedy?

 

[StarLord]

THR Review of 'Roman J. Israel, Esq.' from TIFF

 

[lime]

Nightcrawler was just fantastic, but I do hate Denzel...will wait for the trailer.

 

[Kane52630]

How can you hate Denzel?

 

[Black Narcissus]

Script for this was just meh.

 

[lime]

How can you hate Denzel?

He and Al Pacino are the most overrated actors. My opinion of course.

 

[CaptainWagner]

Nightcrawler was amazing, Denzel is amazing, so I'm more than ready for this!

 

[DeadStroke]

Nightcrawler was amazing, Denzel is amazing, so I'm more than ready for this!

Reviews are saying its a mess.

 

[Fallen Angel]

Not exactly a mess, its' currently on 73% on RT albeit it only has 11 reviews so far. Could be a good movie but Denzel and the movie probably won;t be a player in this years Awards race.

 

[CaptainWagner]

Reviews are saying its a mess.

The ones I've seen haven't been that bad...

 

[Hunter Rider]

The Roman J. Israel, Esq. Trailer Featuring Denzel Washington

 

[chamber-music]

I wasn't a big fan of this. The movie was too long. Denzel's character is deliberately dislikable which made it a frustrating watch for me.

 

[Kane52630]

Yeah it was a misfire.