Robert Redford This morning the company sent out a release saying that it was indeed developing a movie about Jackie Robinson that Helgeland would write and direct. (It didn't mention the Branch Rickey angle in its statement but given that the project is being done in cooperation with the hands-on Robinson estate, the announcement's focus on just the player and not the general manager may not be that significant.In that same vein, it didn't name Redford either, leaving open the question of his involvement. A spokeswoman for Redford declined comment, saying Redford was traveling.
A Legendary spokeswoman said that there was "no casting to announce at this time."
Our sense is that Redford still ends up in the film, and the company just wanted to keep the focus on the life-rights deal. Casting, however, will be tricky in any event. One needs a bankable young black actor to play Robinson the baseball star was just 28 when he broke the color barrier) and an older one who's believable as Rickey, Michelle came in after a year after we started, she was full of electric energy, and a keen intellect, and a great passion.
All you artists that are here tonight know exactly what I am talking about when I talk about her value; how vital she was to our process; how she helped shape and refine the process during some really difficult times, how it remained a rollercoaster ride for several years,” gushed Redford.Sundance Institute is a world-renowned nonprofits art organization situated in Utah. It was founded in 1980 to encourage independent new artists to pursue their dream, and cultivate them so that they can survive in the market place.
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