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Derek Cianfrance, who co-wrote and directed the 2012 crime drama film The Place Beyond The Pines, has revealed that Bradley Cooper almost wasn’t a part of the movie.The film, which also stars Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes, Rose Byrne and Mahershala Ali, tells three linear stories across fifteen years, exploring the complex relationship between a motorcycle stuntman and a police officer.According to Cianfrance, the script was entirely rewritten by Darius Marder, just before principal photography began. However, the A Star Is Born actor did not approve of the changes.Cianfrance began: “I had given [Marder] the script and he had a lot of notes for it, and I kind of agreed with a lot of what he was saying.

Roadside Attractions has acquired the Titus Kaphar Sundance World Premiere Exhibiting Forgiveness. A fall theatrical release for awards consideration is planned.

Bradley Cooper almost quit The Place Beyond the Pines.

One of Bradley Cooper‘s collaborators is opening up about a project that they did together.

Jack Dunn Derek Cianfrance, director and co-writer of “The Place Beyond the Pines,” told IndieWire at the New Directors/New Films festival that Bradley Cooper almost bowed out of the production after receiving a rewritten script. Just before principle photography began, Cianfrance brought in screenwriter Darius Marder to rewrite “every word” of “The Place Beyond the Pines.” Cooper was not pleased with the changes to his character, a police officer who kills off a compassionate thief (Ryan Gosling) at the film’s halfway mark.

Filmmaker Derek Cianfrance’s 2012 crime and family drama, “The Place Beyond The Pines,” starring Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes, and Bradley Cooper, was one of our favorite films of 2012, but it almost didn’t happen. Or at least, it almost didn’t happen the way it was intended to.

Shannon Plumb There’s two things that make a star shine — the light they emit, and the inevitability of being seen. I called my mom and yelled into the phone, “The lady who cast Ralph Macchio in ‘Karate Kid’ wants to meet me!” I met Bonnie Timmermann, the legendary casting agent, at a dinner with my husband Derek Cianfrance. They worked together on the HBO series “I Know This Much is True.” She said she liked my work — the super 8 films I put myself in, the comedy show I put myself in, the feature film I put myself in.

Channing Tatum has booked his next movie role!

Having dropped out of the “Wolfman” movie he was adapting for Ryan Gosling (who also bailed on the project, filmmaker Derek Cianfrance has found his next gig, and it’s arguably just as good. The “Blue Valentine” director will helm the true-crime movie “Roofman,” and he’s got an excellent star to boot in “Magic Mike” star Channing Tatum.

We’ve been talking about a Blumhouse remake of “Wolfman” for years now. Way back in 2020, after the massive success of Leigh Whannell’s “Invisible Man,” he was quickly snatched up by Blumhouse to take another Universal Monster and reimagine it.

Valerie Wu Intern Before starring as Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla,” Jacob Elordi was only familiar with the King of Rock and Roll from Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch.” During a recent appearance on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon,” Elordi sat down to discuss his role in the film, which centers on the life of Priscilla Presley (Cailee Spaeny) and her relationship with Elvis. “The most I know of Elvis was in ‘Lilo & Stitch,'” Elordi admitted.

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have been together for 12 years. Recently, Mendes explained why the couple prefers to keep their relationship private, and informed her followers that she wouldn’t be attending any “Barbie” red carpet events.Eva Mendes shares 10-year-old photo with Ryan GoslingEva Mendes shares tips for making rentals and hotels feel more like homeA post shared by Eva Mendes (@evamendes)The exchange was prompted by a fan, who left a comment on one of Mendes’ Instagram posts.

Eva Mendes is back on the big screen. Sort of. The actress joined her friend and filmmaker Shannon Plumb in “Chopped Liver,” Plumb’s comedy sketch show.

"Irma Vep" star Alicia Vikander reminisced about her early years in the spotlight during a new interview with The Times of London, saying she was "the most sad at the height of [her] fame." The 33-year-old Swedish actress, who broke through internationally with Nikolaj Arcel’s Oscar-nominated "A Royal Affair" in 2012, became a global star after back-to-back knockout performances in the sci-fi thriller "Ex Machina" and transgender romance "Danish Girl," the latter of which earned her a best supporting actress Oscar in 2016. During that time, however, Vikander said she felt lonelier than ever. "When, in other people’s eyes, I was at my height of fame, I was the most sad.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent“Irma Vep” star Alicia Vikander has reminisced about her early years in the spotlight in a new interview with The Times of London, saying she was “the most sad at the height of [her] fame.”The 33-year-old Swedish actress, who broke through internationally with Nikolaj Arcel’s Oscar-nominated “A Royal Affair” in 2012, became a global star after knockout back-to-back performances in the sci-fi thriller “Ex Machina” and transgender romance “Danish Girl,” the latter of which earned her a best supporting actress Oscar in 2016. But during that time, Vikander said she felt lonelier than ever.“When, in other people’s eyes, I was at my height of fame, I was the most sad. I kept telling myself, ‘Take it in.

Hollywood is mourning Ray Liotta, the Goodfellas star and key Field of Dreams actor who died May 26 at 67. Click through a photo gallery of his memorable roles above.

Succession star Jeremy Strong really stepped up for the family.It seems Strong, whose intensity provoked a bit of teasing earlier this year after a profile painted him as uber-serious, is just as committed to his role as a playmate as he is to his film and TV work. In a recent interview with , Williams revealed, “Jeremy was serious enough to hold the weight of a child’s broken heart and sensitive enough to understand how to approach her through play and games and silliness,” adding that after Ledger died in 2008, Strong let Matilda ride on his back as he pretended to be a pony.Four years after meeting at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, Strong, Williams' sister, and another friend moved into Williams' home to support her adjustment to single parenthood.

Universal Pictures has been desperate to turn their iconic Universal Monsters characters into a cinematic universe.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterRyan Gosling and director Derek Cianfrance will reunite on “Wolfman,” the latest monster movie from Universal Pictures.Gosling and Cianfrance previously teamed on the Oscar-nominated romantic drama “Blue Valentine” and acclaimed thriller “The Place Beyond the Pines.”Cianfrance is taking over directing duties from Leigh Whannell (“The Invisible Man”), who had to drop out of the project due to a scheduling conflict.

EXCLUSIVE: Universal’s latest Wolfman movie starring Ryan Gosling looks to be gaining momentum as the studio has zeroed in on a director that knows the Oscar-nominated actor’s work very well. Sources tell Deadline, Derek Cianfrance, who teamed with Gosling on the dramas Place Beyond the Pines and Blue Valentine, is in talks to direct a new take on Universal’s classic monster character.

EXCLUSIVE: Emory Cohen, who co-starred with Brit Marling in Netflix’s mystery drama series The OA and opposite Saoirse Ronan in Brooklyn, has signed with ICM Partners.

Clayton Davis On Sunday night, the Writers Guild Awards handed out its screenwriting prizes in a virtual setting, signaling a historic moment for women at the Oscars, specifically the screenplay awards.Emerald Fennell won best original screenplay for her revenge drama “Promising Young Woman” over Oscar-nominated films “Judas and the Black Messiah” (Will Berson, Shaka King, Keith Lucas, Kenny Lucas), “Sound of Metal” (Darius Marder, Abraham Marder, Derek Cianfrance) and “The Trial of the Chicago

FILM“Judas and the Black Messiah” (Warner Bros) – Screenplay by Will Berson & Shaka King, Story by Will Berson & Shaka King and Kenny Lucas & Keith Lucas“Palm Springs” (Hulu/Neon) –  Screenplay by Andy Siara, Story by Andy Siara & Max Barbakow“Promising Young Woman” (Focus Features) – Written by Emerald Fennell“Sound of Metal” (Amazon Studios) – Screenplay by Darius Marder & Abraham Marder, Story by Darius Marder & Derek Cianfrance “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (Netflix) – Written by Aaron

Mark Ruffalo has picked up his first Golden Globe award at the 2021 Golden Globes for his dual role as Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in I Know This Much Is True.

Robin Wright used to joke that her directorial debut had already been made. It was called “Blue Valentine,” it starred Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling as a couple falling apart, it came out in 2010 and it was directed by Derek Cianfrance, not her.

Robin Wright used to joke that her directorial debut had already been made. It was called “Blue Valentine,” it starred Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling as a couple falling apart, it came out in 2010 and it was directed by Derek Cianfrance, not her.

Derek Cianfrance's Blue Valentine, a close study of a marriage breakup that starred Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, may have looked painstakingly crafted. On Saturday, Cianfrance told a Toronto Film Festival masterclass that his hand-held shoot for the lost-love drama, full of close-ups, was shot with little rehearsal and ample on-set discovery.

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV CriticA potent tale of generational trauma, loss, immigration, hope and reconciliation, HBO’s I Know This Much Is True is a dual-role tour de force from Mark Ruffalo.

The Toronto Film Festival has unveiled details on a slimmed-down and virtual industry conference set to take place Sept. 10 to 15.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVAs a director, Derek Cianfrance is usually given a major say in determining who will be cast in a project. But in the case of HBO’s adaptation of Wally Lamb’s “I Know This Much Is True,” Mark Ruffalo was already in place to star as Dominick Birdsey and his twin brother, Thomas, when Cianfrance signed on.

Ellise Shafer editorFor all involved in the making of HBO miniseries “I Know This Much Is True,” one word continues to come up when describing the filming process: generosity.This was the word of the hour during the Variety Streaming Room Q&A with writer and director Derek Cianfrance, executive producer and star Mark Ruffalo and cast members Kathryn Hahn, Rosie O’Donnell, John Procaccino, Philip Ettinger and Archie Panjabi.“I don’t think there was a cast member or a crew member that didn’t give

Mark Ruffalo will do anything to play a role to the best of his abilities — including losing 20 pounds by eating only 1,000 calories a day.The actor, 52, manipulated his own weight in order to portray the Birdsey twins in HBO’s limited series, I Know This Much Is True, which is based on the Wally Lamb novel of the same name.

Most critics scoff at the idea when a filmmaker says they’ve turned their TV series is just an extended movie, and yes, this notion is overused and abused. But the limited series format—five or six episodes—is the perfect format for telling the ideas in a feature-length film over the course of five or six hours.

Mark Ruffalo piled on the pounds for his new role in TV series I Know This Much Is True by eating “bowls and bowls of oatmeal”.

When you tune in to I Know This Much Is True on HBO this Sunday, no need to adjust your sets: There really are two Mark Ruffalos on your screen.

By Cynthia Littleton