Nicolas Cage Will Not Star In Green Hornet
Nicolas Cage was to play the villain in the highly anticipated movie “The Green Hornet” being directed by Michel Gondry, but the actor and the studio were not able to come to terms on a deal.
There is no word as to who will replace Nicolas Cage in the movie which has already had delays due to changes – Stephen Chow was replaced and his role as Kato has been taken over by Jay Chou.
Columbia had no comment but according to sources “the studio is on the hunt for a new bad guy.”
There will be no photos of Nicolas Cage as villain as there were no scenes shot with Cage for the movie, which just began principal photography in Los Angeles.
Green Hornet Set Photos
Seth Rogen’s “The Green Hornet” is finally in front of cameras and here is the first batch of set photos. Check it out below and as always, click on any of the photos to enlarge.
Directed by Michel Gondry from a screenplay written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg “The Green Hornet” stars Seth Rogen, Cameron Diaz and Jay Chou.
Jay Chou As Kato In “The Green Hornet”
Columbia Pictures has confirmed that Taiwanese actor Jay Chou (”Curse of the Golden Flower”) has been cast as Kato in Michel Gondry – directed “The Green Hornet.”
Chou got the part after Stephen Chow backed out of the role. Chou is an actor and singer and huge Asian star.
“Jay is incredibly unique and charming and fights like a wild dog! When I filmed him next to Seth, they had such great chemistry, and I knew the movie will be great,” Gondry said.
“It’s an overwhelming experience to take on a role made famous by Bruce Lee. I won’t try to be Bruce Lee’s Kato, I will try to bring my own interpretation to the part. Of course, it’s a dream role, and I’m looking forward to the challenge,” said Chou.
Cameron Diaz Will Star In Green Hornet
Earlier this month we wrote that Cameron Diaz is in talks to star in “The Green Hornet.” Today it’s been confirmed that she will play the female lead, a reporter and love interest, in the Sony Pictures comedy superhero project.
Diaz will co-star with Seth Rogen as Lenore Case in the movie about a millionaire playboy who becomes a masked vigilante by night aided by his sidekick Kato.
“Lenore, yes, and I think that’s all I can tell you or else I would have to kill you. I read the whole script. I know what happens exactly, and I’m not telling you,” she told MTV.
“The Green Hornet” will be directed by Michel Gondry from the script by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.
Gondry described Diaz’s role San Diego Comic-Con as “a crime specialist” and “a big fan of the forensics TV shows”. Her character will unwittingly help the titular hero and his associate on their first series of missions.
It was earlier announced that Nicolas Cage is in early talks to play the gangster villain.
“The Green Hornet” is set to start shooting in the next few months and Sony planning to release it on July 9th, 2010.
Nicolas Cage To Play Green Hornet Villain
Nicolas Cage is in early talks with Columbia Pictures to play the gangster villain in “The Green Hornet.” Cameron Diaz, who was announced a few weeks ago, is negotiating to play the female lead, a reporter and love interest, in the movie.
In Michel Gondry-directed “The Green Hornet,” Seth Rogen stars as the title character and also co-wrote the screenplay with Evan Goldberg.
Rogen will star as Britt Reid, a bored playboy who inherits his father’s crusading newspaper, the Daily Sentinel. By night he is a masked hero, fighting crime with his sidekick Kato, who has incredible martial arts skills.
The studio looks to replace Stephen Chow, who was going to play sidekick Kato. Last week it was confirmed that Chow left after what the studio characterized as a “mutual and amicable decision by both sides to move on.”
Cage just completed “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and remake “The Bad Lieutenant.”
Cameron Diaz To Star In The Green Hornet?
Cameron Diaz is in talks to star in the Sony Pictures comedy superhero project “The Green Hornet.”
According to Entertainment Weekly, Diaz is interested in playing the female lead in “The Green Hornet” that will star Seth Rogen and be directed by Michel Gondry.
Seth Rogen also wrote the script with writing partner Evan Goldberg.
Rogen will star as Britt Reid, a bored playboy who inherits his father’s crusading newspaper, the Daily Sentinel. By night he is a masked hero, fighting crime with his sidekick Kato, who has incredible martial arts skills.
“The Green Hornet” which stars Seth Rogen and Stephen Chow is set to start shooting in the next few months and Sony planning to release it on July 9th, 2010.
Green Hornet Pushed Back Two Weeks
According to eRc Box Office, Columbia Pictures has moved comic book adaptation “The Green Hornet” back two weeks from June 25, 2010 to July 9, 2010.
Apparently, the decision came from another all-star cast movie called “Grown Ups” which is a comedy starring Adam Sandler, Maya Rudolph, Salma Hayek, Steve Buscemi, Maria Bello…
The Green Hornet will now open opposite Robert Rodriguez’s “Predators” remake and Steve Carell’s animated film “Despicable Me.” “TwilightSaga: Eclipse” opening just five days later.
Michel Gondry’s action comedy “Hornet” follows the adventures of Britt Reid, a bored playboy who inherits his father’s crusading newspaper, the Daily Sentinel. By night he is a masked hero, fighting crime with his sidekick Kato, who has incredible martial arts skills.
Starring Seth Rogen and Stephen Chow.
Michel Gondry To Helm Green Hornet
Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Be Kind Rewind, The Science of Sleep, Tokyo!) is in negotiations to direct “The Green Hornet,” Columbia Pictures big screen adaptation of the classic crime-fighting hero being played by Seth Rogen.
Michel Gondry
Stephen Chow was set to direct and co-star as Kato in the film, but he dropped out of his directorial duties, citing creative differences, although he will still appear as Kato. Rogen has been set to star as the title character and will write and executive produce the film alongside his writing/producing partner, Evan Goldberg.
“Hornet” follows the adventures of Britt Reid, a bored playboy who inherits his father’s crusading newspaper, the Daily Sentinel. By night he is a masked hero, fighting crime with his sidekick Kato, who has incredible martial arts skills.
The Hollywood Reporter says the studio is intent on making the feature one of its 2010 tentpoles.
Three New “Tokyo!” Clips
The New York release of anthology film called “Tokyo!” is right around the corner! In honor of next week’s release, Liberation Entertainment and Vitagraph Films have just provided three new clips from the film.
The film is directed by Michel Gondry (Enternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), Leos Carax (The Loves on the Bridge) and Bong Joon-ho (The Host), each direct a segment of this surreal triptych film.
“Interior Design” (Dir. Michel Gondry): Dead Cat clip
Hiroko and Akira (Ayako Fujitani and Ryo Kase), a young couple, arrive in Tokyo to pursue their careers, moving in temporarily with Hiroko’s old friend Akemi (Ayumi Ito), a career girl whose boyfriend quickly tires of the houseguests. Hiroko and Akira appear to have a solid and mutually supportive relationship that will seemingly carry them through any challenge. Akira, the young man, takes steps towards his ambition to become a filmmaker, but the woman is less sure of herself and gradually she begins to lose herself in the vast city. Ultimately she under-goes a surreal metamorphoses that gives her an unexpected sense of peace and purpose. Adapted from the comic “Cecil and Jordan in New York.”
“Tokyo!” Triptych Trailer, Poster and Photos Online!
The trailer, poster and pictures for the upcoming anthology film called “Tokyo!,” has been released.
The film is directed by Michel Gondry (Enternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), Leos Carax (The Loves on the Bridge) and Bong Joon-ho (The Host), each direct a segment of this surreal triptych film.
“Interior Design” (Dir. Michel Gondry)
Hiroko and Akira (Ayako Fujitani and Ryo Kase), a young couple, arrive in Tokyo to pursue their careers, moving in temporarily with Hiroko’s old friend Akemi (Ayumi Ito), a career girl whose boyfriend quickly tires of the houseguests. Hiroko and Akira appear to have a solid and mutually supportive relationship that will seemingly carry them through any challenge. Akira, the young man, takes steps towards his ambition to become a filmmaker, but the woman is less sure of herself and gradually she begins to lose herself in the vast city. Ultimately she under-goes a surreal metamorphoses that gives her an unexpected sense of peace and purpose. Adapted from the comic “Cecil and Jordan in New York.”
