I’ll say this for Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum in the 21 Jump Street trailer – it doesn’t feel like they’re trying to play on one’s nostalgia for the 1980′s TV show. Director Phil Lord and Chris Miller have made this their own thing why embracing the absurdity of having men in their late twenties playing teens. Check out the green-band trailer…
Emma Stone isn’t done filming The Gangster Squad, but already she’s signed on to star in another project, this time, a comedy. Twilight star Taylor Lautner has also signed on to a surprising project with the two-time Oscar nominated director Gus Van Sant. We’ve also got the first trailer for the the 80s TV remake, 21 Jump Street.
All this and more in our Friday news roundup…
Just in case you haven’t burned out on James Franco (and all other things Franco) quite yet, The AV Club notes that James’ younger brother, Dave Franco, has been cast as a villain in the upcoming 21 Jump Street reboot, cleverly titled 21 Jump Street.
An actress has finally stepped in to break up the male monotony of Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, and Ice Cube’s 21 Jump Street adaptation. According to Deadline, Scott Pilgrim vs the World star Brie Larson has been cast as the female lead in the feature based on the 80s TV series of the same name.
You read our title right, Ice Cube is joining the cast of 21 Jump Street. The roster currently includes Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum and according to Deadline the rapper-turned-actor-turned-director is currently in negotiations to play a pivotal role that will have him in the middle of all the action.
Earlier today, we got the opportunity to speak to Channing Tatum, while he was out promoting his latest feature The Eagle. The star shed some light on his upcoming film 21 Jump Street, which is the big screen adaptation of the popular 80′s TV show that made Johnny Depp famous. Tatum revealed that the film’s script is like nothing he’s ever seen before and he’s really excited about it. He also spoke about teaming up with Jonah Hill and their never ending quest to get Depp for a cameo. Check out what else he had to say…
Sony has found their leading men for the big screen adaptation of the TV series “21 Jump Street.” According to a press release sent out by the studio Channing Tatum will headline the film, which confirms a report that initially surfaced in early November. Screenwriter and actor Jonah Hill has also been confirmed for his role in the feature, making for an unlikley partnership between the two.
Stop the presses! There’s been movement on the big screen adaptation of 21 Jump Street. Months ago we learned that Jonah Hill would co-star and co-write the remake of the popular TV series that kick-started Johnny Depp’s career, and now according to Deadline another actor might get offered the lead in the film, Channing Tatum.
Clash of the Titans…hope you like it because that’s really all we have for you on DVD this week. Well, unless you’re a rabid Jude Law fan who happened to miss his flop Repo Men. If you are that rare person, then this may be your lucky week!
Check out the new releases below…
