Michael Apted Taking Over OF MEN AND MAVERICKS

Walden Media, best known as the producers of The Chronicles of Narnia is currently in production on Of Men and Mavericks, a true story based on Santa Cruz surf phenom, Jay Moriarity.

Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential, 8 Mile) was directing the picture, which filming began in early October, but is now recovering from a recent heart surgery, and he has called in a little help. Therefore, an English filmmaker Michael Apted (Enigma, The World is Not Enough) has stepped in to complete the final 15 days of principal photography on Hanson’s surfing drama, starting on Monday. It isn’t known if Michael Apted will help oversee the post-production process, or when Curtis Hanson is expected to make a full recover.

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