Tales From the Gangster Squad

Zombieland Director Ruben Fleischer to Direct Tales From the Gangster Squad

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 3:47PM - By

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Warner Bros has finally nailed down a director to take on the film Tales From the Gangster Squad and it’s none other than Ruben Fleischer! The Zombieland helmer originally became a candidate for the gig back in November along with Jose Padilha and Scott Cooper. Prior to taking on The Wolverine, Darren Aronofsky was being courted for the job as well as Ben Affleck, but Fleischer came out on top.

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Darren Aronofsky Moves Closer to Directing Wolverine 2

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 1:32PM - By

x men origins wolverine movie image hugh jackman Darren Aronofsky Moves Closer to Directing Wolverine 2

The countdown to Darren Aronofsky directing Wolverine 2 can officially begin. One obstacle that was in the film’s way was the Warner Bros production Tales From the Gangster Squad. Aronofsky was being heavily courted for the project after the studio decided to hire Zack Snyder to direct the Superman reboot Man of Steel, which Aronofsky was also in the running for. According to Deadline, he’s opted against directing Gangster Squad, which leaves the door wide open for Wolvie.

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Darren Aronofsky Offered Wolverine 2

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 9:41AM - By

Picture 173 Darren Aronofsky Offered Wolverine 2

Earlier this week it was announced that Zack Snyder would direct Warner Bros’ Superman reboot Man of Steel, which left fellow candidate Darren Aronofsky in the dust. He was said to be the front runner for the gig, but the studio obviously decided to go in another direction. Their loss is 20th Century Fox’s gain, because there’s been movement on the Wolverine 2 front and it has Aronofsky written all over it.

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