Samuel L. Jackson has signed on to star in "Same Kind of Different as Me," the film version of a nonfiction bestseller that has been adapted by screenwriters Roderick and Bruce Taylor ("The Brave One").Jackson will play Denver Moore, an ex-con drifter who develops an unlikely friendship with a wealthy Dallas art dealer named Ron Hall. The book, written by Hall, Moore and Lynn Vincent, was optioned by Veralux Media in 2008. According to Variety, Ralph Winter will produce through his 1019 Entertainment production company, with Veralux's Mark Clayman and Jennifer Gates. Jackson will executive produce alongside Brad Reeves, Susana Zepeda and Todd Shuster.
- 10/7/2009
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Samuel L. Jackson will star in Same Kind of Different as Me , an adaptation of a nonfiction bestseller that has been adapted by screenwriters Roderick and Bruce Taylor ( The Brave One ). Jackson will play Denver Moore, an ex-con drifter who develops an unlikely friendship with a wealthy Dallas art dealer named Ron Hall. The book was written by Hall. Ralph Winter will produce through his 1019 Entertainment banner, with Veralux's Mark Clayman and Jennifer Gates. Jackson will be executive producer alongside Brad Reeves, Susana Zepeda and Todd Shuster.
- 10/7/2009
- Comingsoon.net
Samuel L. Jackson is set to star in 1019 Entertainment and Veralux's "Same Kind of Different as Me." Based on the nonfiction bestseller written by Ron Hall, Denver Moore and Lynn Vincent, Jackson stars as an ex-convict drifter who begins an unlikely friendship with a rich Dallas art dealer called Ron Hall. Mark Clayman and Jennifer Gates of Veralux are producing alongside 1019 Entertainment's Ralph Winter. Jackson will serve as an executive producer on the project along with Todd Shuster, Susana Zepeda and Brad Reeves.
- 10/7/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The ever beautiful Halle Berry is currently in talks to star in 20th Century Fox's new movie, "The Surrogate". The film will be directed by Paul Verhoeven,and it will be produced by Ralph Winter,Deborah Giarratana, Robin Guthrie and Susana Zepeda. The film is based on a book written by Kathryn Mackel back in 2004. The plot is about a couple who desperately want to have a child ,but unfortunately the surrogate that they hired turns out to be a nut case. Halle would play the role of the wife in the movie,and has already approved the part. Fox wants to have her play the role. All that's left is for them to work out the deal or in other words, get the money right.
- 6/3/2009
- by Andre@ontheflix
- OnTheFlix
Halle Berry is in negotiations to star in the thriller "The Surrogate" for 20th Century Fox.Director Paul Verhoeven is onboard to develop the project, which follows a couple as they hire a surrogate to carry their child and find out mid-term that the surrogate is insane.This would be Berry's return to the bigscreen after having a baby last year. She hasn't starred in a film since 2007's "Perfect Stranger" opposite Bruce Willis.According to Variety, Rod and Bruce Taylor ("The Brave One") wrote the screenplay, which is based on a novel by Kathryn Mackel.Ralph Winter is producing alongside Susana Zepeda, Robin Guthrie and Deborah Giarratana.
- 6/1/2009
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Halle Berry is in talks to star in "The Surrogate" for 20th Century Fox.
The move follows Paul Verhoeven's boarding to develop and direct the thriller, which Ralph Winter is producing along with Deborah Giarratana, Robin Guthrie and Susana Zepeda.
Based on the 2004 book by Kathryn Mackel, the story centers on a couple desperate to have a child who find themselves in an unbearable position when they find out the surrogate they hired to carry their baby is insane.
Berry is interested in the part and Fox is keen to have her do it, though official dealmaking has yet to begin.
Berry would play the wife who wants to have the child.
The actress, repped by Icm and Vincent Cirrincione, starred as Storm in Fox's "X-Men" movies and last toplined 2007's "Things We Lost in the Fire."...
The move follows Paul Verhoeven's boarding to develop and direct the thriller, which Ralph Winter is producing along with Deborah Giarratana, Robin Guthrie and Susana Zepeda.
Based on the 2004 book by Kathryn Mackel, the story centers on a couple desperate to have a child who find themselves in an unbearable position when they find out the surrogate they hired to carry their baby is insane.
Berry is interested in the part and Fox is keen to have her do it, though official dealmaking has yet to begin.
Berry would play the wife who wants to have the child.
The actress, repped by Icm and Vincent Cirrincione, starred as Storm in Fox's "X-Men" movies and last toplined 2007's "Things We Lost in the Fire."...
- 5/31/2009
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dutch director Paul Verhoeven ("Black Book") will develop and direct 20th Century Fox thriller "The Surrogate". Ralph Winter is producing via his Winter Road production company along with Deborah Giarratana, Robin Guthrie and Susana Zepeda. Based on the 2004 book by Kathryn Mackel, the story centers on a couple desperate to have a child who find themselves in an unbearable position when they find out the surrogate they hired to carry their baby is insane. Roderick Taylor and Bruce Taylor wrote the original draft. Verhoeven's credits include "Robocop", "Total Recall", "Starship Troopers" and "Basic Instinct". He is also developing "The Winter Queen", with Milla Jovovich attached to star....
- 5/31/2009
- www.ohmygore.com/
Robocop and Total Recall helmer Paul Verhoeven will develop and direct 20th Century Fox thriller The Surrogate , a project initially established at Fox Atomic. Ralph Winter is producing via his Winter Road production company along with Deborah Giarratana, Robin Guthrie and Susana Zepeda. Based on the 2004 book by Kathryn Mackel, the story centers on a couple desperate to have a child who find themselves in an unbearable position when they find out the surrogate they hired to carry their baby is insane. Roderick Taylor and Bruce Taylor wrote the original draft.
- 5/29/2009
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Dutch director Paul Verhoeven ( Black Book ) will develop and direct 20th Century Fox thriller The Surrogate . Ralph Winter is producing via his Winter Road production company along with Deborah Giarratana, Robin Guthrie and Susana Zepeda. Based on the 2004 book by Kathryn Mackel, the story centers on a couple desperate to have a child who find themselves in an unbearable position when they find out the surrogate they hired to carry their baby is insane. Roderick Taylor and Bruce Taylor wrote the original draft. Verhoeven's credits include RoboCop , Total Recall and Basic Instinct . He is also developing The Winter Queen , with Milla Jovovich attached to star.
- 5/29/2009
- Comingsoon.net
According to Cinema Blend, Paul Verhoeven (Robocop, Basic Instinct, Starship Troopers) has signed with 20th Century Fox to direct the big-screen adaptation of Kathryn Mackel's The Surrogate. This marks Verhoeven's return to Hollywood fare after directing the critically acclaimed 2006 Dutch-language movie Black Book and the period piece The Winter Queen, which is still in production.
Mackel's novel tells the story of the Dolans, a couple struggling to bear a child. They find a surrogate mother in Sable, a computer expert who convinces the couple to let her into the family. Sable, however, has a shady past that becomes more of a danger as the pregnancy progresses. The cover of the novel labels it as a "Christian Chiller," although it's unclear if the religious and supernatural elements of the story will translate to the big-screen adaptation.
Ralph Winter, who oversaw the X-Men movies (including the recent X-Men Origins: Wolverine), is producing...
Mackel's novel tells the story of the Dolans, a couple struggling to bear a child. They find a surrogate mother in Sable, a computer expert who convinces the couple to let her into the family. Sable, however, has a shady past that becomes more of a danger as the pregnancy progresses. The cover of the novel labels it as a "Christian Chiller," although it's unclear if the religious and supernatural elements of the story will translate to the big-screen adaptation.
Ralph Winter, who oversaw the X-Men movies (including the recent X-Men Origins: Wolverine), is producing...
- 5/29/2009
- by Rich Z Zwelling
- Reelzchannel.com
Paul Verhoeven is coming back to America.
The Dutch director, who most recently helmed his native-tongued “Black Book,” has come aboard to develop and direct “The Surrogate,” a thriller for 20th Century Fox. Ralph Winter is producing via his Winter Road shingle along with Deborah Giarratana, Robin Guthrie and Susana Zepeda.
Based on the 2004 book by Kathryn Mackel, the story centers on a couple desperate to have a child who find themselves in an unbearable position when they find out the surrogate they hired to carry their baby is insane.
The project originally was set up at Fox Atomic but moved to Fox proper when Atomic was shuttered. Debbie Liebling, who ran Atomic, is overseeing “Surrogate.”
Roderick Taylor and Bruce Taylor wrote the original draft.
Winter, a producer on Fox’s “X-Men” movies, most recently was a producer on “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.”
Verhoeven, repped by Icm and Marion Rosenberg, became...
The Dutch director, who most recently helmed his native-tongued “Black Book,” has come aboard to develop and direct “The Surrogate,” a thriller for 20th Century Fox. Ralph Winter is producing via his Winter Road shingle along with Deborah Giarratana, Robin Guthrie and Susana Zepeda.
Based on the 2004 book by Kathryn Mackel, the story centers on a couple desperate to have a child who find themselves in an unbearable position when they find out the surrogate they hired to carry their baby is insane.
The project originally was set up at Fox Atomic but moved to Fox proper when Atomic was shuttered. Debbie Liebling, who ran Atomic, is overseeing “Surrogate.”
Roderick Taylor and Bruce Taylor wrote the original draft.
Winter, a producer on Fox’s “X-Men” movies, most recently was a producer on “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.”
Verhoeven, repped by Icm and Marion Rosenberg, became...
- 5/28/2009
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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