Lakeview Terrace

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=18496

Source: Variety
January 19, 2007


Screen Gems has set Samuel L. Jackson and Kerry Washington to star in Lakeview Terrace, a thriller that will begin production in May, says Variety. Overbrook Entertainment partners James Lassiter and Will Smith will produce.

In the film, an interracial couple moves into a new home, but the dream house turns into a nightmare when they are taunted by their next-door neighbor, a tightly wound, racist LAPD officer.

The script was written by David Loughery, who will be executive producer along with Jeff Graup.

I wonder what role Jackson will be playing

 

[Wolfwood]

Well I guess Kerry is African American so I don't think her and Sam will be the interracial couple. That'll be a cool twist on the racist cop story if Sam plays the role.

 

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=19301

LaBute & Kutcher Boarding Lakeview Terrace
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
March 12, 2007


Neil LaBute is in talks to direct and Ashton Kutcher is in talks to co-star in Screen Gems' thriller Lakeview Terrace, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Samuel L. Jackson and Kerry Washington already have boarded the project, which centers on an LAPD officer (Jackson) who will stop at nothing to force out the interracial couple that recently moved in next door. Kutcher would play Washington's spouse.

David Loughery wrote the screenplay, and Howard Korder has been hired to pen a rewrite. Shooting will begin in June in Los Angeles.

Will Smith and James Lassiter are producing through their Sony-based Overbrook Entertainment. Loughery and Jeff Graup are executive producing.

 

[Wolfwood]

Swoosh, nothing but net.

Maybe it's just cause Kutcher is in it, but I think this movie would make for a more interesting comedy.

 

[MaskedManJRK]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=19301

LaBute & Kutcher Boarding Lakeview Terrace
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
March 12, 2007


Neil LaBute is in talks to direct and Ashton Kutcher is in talks to co-star in Screen Gems' thriller Lakeview Terrace, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Samuel L. Jackson and Kerry Washington already have boarded the project, which centers on an LAPD officer (Jackson) who will stop at nothing to force out the interracial couple that recently moved in next door. Kutcher would play Washington's spouse.

David Loughery wrote the screenplay, and Howard Korder has been hired to pen a rewrite. Shooting will begin in June in Los Angeles.

Will Smith and James Lassiter are producing through their Sony-based Overbrook Entertainment. Loughery and Jeff Graup are executive producing.

So, basically it'll be Guess Who meets Fatal Attraction?

Eh, it has Jackson in it, so I'll probably watch it. t:

 

[Hunter Rider]

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Wilson Enters Lakeview Terrace
Source: Variety
June 14, 2007


Patrick Wilson has joined Samuel L. Jackson and Kerry Washington in Screen Gems thriller Lakeview Terrace, which Neil LaBute is directing.

Variety says Overbrook Entertainment partners James Lassiter and Will Smith are producing the film, about an interracial couple who move into a new home only to find themselves harassed by their neighbor, a racist LAPD officer.

Shooting starts Monday. The script was written by David Loughery, who executive produces along with Jeff Graup.

 

[Hunter Rider]

 

[Hunter Rider]

Surprised no one is interested. Sam is looking badass and menacing in that pic.

 

[TNC9852002]

lol. He always looks like that..

I have low expectations, but I'm definitely interested!

-TNC

 

[Dark Donnie]

Sam does look badass....I'll give this a look, Patrick Wilson is a good actor.

 

[tzarinna]

Why does it have to be racism, why not just he's obsessed with his new neighbors wife? I guess crazy is crazy no matter what.

 

[Rezzo]

HD Trailer

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[MaskedManJRK]

Doesn't look too bad, actually. Anything with Sam Jackson is at least worth a shot.

Plus was it just me or was Ron Glass in there as well?

 

[terry78]

Them damn white boys taking my african queen...time to go snakes on a plane on this mother****er.

Honestly, that should be the tagline.

 

[Hunter Rider]

I like the look of this from the trailer, it seems pretty well made and Sam is creepy as hell, Also it doesn't seem to hit you over the head with the motives which hopefully the film will follow to some extent.

 

[The Apatow Crew]

I saw this trailer today when i went to go see the prom night remake.

 

[TNC9852002]

Yep, but I saw this in front of Street Kings. It looks friggin' wicked. I know that Sam Jackson is always typecast as the lovable, but threatening Black man, but damn, he's just too good at it! Whether he's a good guy or a bad guy, you just hate to hate him in whatever he does. You just want him to win.

-TNC

 

[Gotham]

Yep, but I saw this in front of Street Kings. It looks friggin' wicked. I know that Sam Jackson is always typecast as the lovable, but threatening Black man, but damn, he's just too good at it! Whether he's a good guy or a bad guy, you just hate to hate him in whatever he does. You just want him to win.

-TNC

I'm not sure I want him to win in this film, but it doesn't look half bad. I really like it.

 

[Hunter Rider]

http://filmonic.com/lakeview-terrace

 

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=47996

Source: Heather Newgen
August 14, 2008

Who wouldn't want to live next door to Samuel L. Jackson? I mean, he has been named one of the coolest working actors today so just think, not only could he reenact your favorite scene from your favorite movie of his, but he could feed you those classic one-liners from his days as a philosophizing and likable hitman or how about just intimidate the hell out of anyone you wanted with his authoritative presence.

Unfortunately, his co-stars Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington in Screen Gems' new thriller Lakeview Terrace--directed by Neil LaBute and opening September 19--have a different view of what it's like living next door to the badass actor. In the film, Jackson plays Abel Turner, a chauvinistic LAPD officer who strongly opposes his new neighbors Chris (Wilson) and Lisa (Washington) moving in because they are an interracial couple who don't understand how anyone can still be racially prejudiced.

At first, the happily married couple doesn't realize their next door neighbor has an issue with their relationship. It isn't until subtle things start happening--like their tires getting slashed and their air conditioner hose getting mysteriously cut--that they begin to understand what their neighbor is all about. What makes it worse for the blissful couple is that not only does the entire neighborhood support Abel, because he patrols the nearby streets and is therefore turning others against the pair, they can't call the police because the other officers are on their colleague's side and they have nobody to go to.

The movie was shot in Walnut, California, about an hour outside of Los Angeles, and ComingSoon.net was invited to hang out on set and talk to the actors about their latest project. We met the production at a middle school which was set up for the cast and crew to use as their base camp. There, we interviewed the talent until the crew was ready for us to be on set which was just a couple of minutes from where we were located.

The scene took place at Chris and Lisa's house. It was a nice track home in a very suburb neighborhood. The neighborhood was completely dark except for the lights in the home where the film was shot and the quiet cul-de-sac had been completely taken over by the film crew. It was late at night and there was smoke everywhere from a fire. Chris and Lisa were outside in their backyard by the pool talking and were visibly upset by what's been happening with Abel as well as the looming fire that was threatening their home. Lisa was worried about getting their things out before the fire got too close. She wanted to evacuate, but he had something he wanted to do first.

Patrick Wilson: This is unbelievable.

Kerry Washington: Oh my God. Honey, we should start packing.

Wilson: I know. Go inside. I want to talk to Abel.

Washington: Baby.

Wilson: No, I want to thank him.

Washington had a bruise (makeup of course) on the side of her face and during the interview we asked about it but she wouldn't give up anything. She did reveal it was from an altercation with Abel, but wouldn't say anything more.

You can read our interviews with the director and stars by clicking the links below!

Director Neil LaBute

Samuel L. Jackson

Patrick Wilson

Kerry Washington

 

[hammerhedd11]

I hate the poster but I still want to see this.

 

[FIREPHOENIX]

Trailer looks great. Can't wait to see this.

Besides anything with Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington in it is a must see. IMO

 

[PyroChamber]

The trailer kind of reminds me of Changing Lanes.

 

[tyler-durden]

looks Good when does it come out?

 

[Gotham]

looks Good when does it come out?

September 19th, I believe.