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Time of India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Al Pacino recalls turning down 'Star Wars' says, 'I don't get it': 'They offered me a fortune'
Academy Award winner recalled turning down the 'Star Wars' role and shared why he was reluctant to be part of the popular franchise. "I said, 'I think I'm in the mood to make Harrison Ford a career,'" shared Pacino, recalling a visit with Francis Ford Coppola at his and George Lucas' San Francisco-based production company headquarters for American Zoetrope, reported Deadline. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "They were in the late-'60s making this. They were real idealists coming into the '70s with great films all over the globe," he said, adding, "So, it was a wonderful place that I actually saw, I went to the building and everything before I did Godfather with them." Recalling the reason behind his reluctance, Pacino said, "So I loved their work, but I was doing a show on Broadway at the time, and they handed me this script, and I thought, I don't understand. I thought I must be out of space myself. But I looked at this thing and I sent it to Charlie Loughton, my friend and mentor, actually. I said, 'What do you make of this?' He was pretty wise and he said, 'I don't get it, Al. I dunno. I don't get it. ' I said, 'Well, I don't either; what are we going to do? They offered me a fortune, but I don't know. No, I can't play something if I don't speak the language," reported Deadline. Meanwhile, Al Pacino is set to star in the upcoming hostage thriller 'Dead Man's Wire,' directed by Academy Award nominee . According to Deadline, the film is based on the true story of a gripping hostage situation that captivated the world in 1977. Austin Kolodney penned the screenplay for Dead Man's Wire, and the film already boasts an impressive ensemble cast. Bill Skarsgard, Dacre Montgomery, Myha'la, Cary Elwes, and Colman Domingo, all of whom were previously announced, will join Pacino in the thriller. The plot of 'Dead Man's Wire' is based on the real-life events of February 8, 1977, when Anthony G "Tony" Kiritsis, a 44-year-old man, entered the office of Richard O. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Hall, the president of Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him hostage. Armed with a sawed-off 12-gauge shotgun wired to his own neck by a "dead man's wire," Tony demanded USD 5 million, immunity from charges, and a personal apology from the Hall family for cheating him out of money he believed was owed to him. This high-stakes standoff will be brought to life on screen by Van Sant, known for his previous work on films such as 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Milk'.This marks the first collaboration between Pacino and Van Sant. Pacino, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'Scent of a Woman', most recently appeared in 'Knox Goes Away'.
Economic Times
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Al Pacino recalls turning down ‘Star Wars' role, reveals why he said no
Al Pacino revealed he turned down a role in 'Star Wars' due to his inability to understand the script, humorously stating he might make Harrison Ford's career. He was offered a fortune but couldn't commit without grasping the material. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Pacino to Star in Hostage Thriller 'Dead Man's Wire' Academy Award winner Al Pacino recently opened up about turning down a role in Star Wars and explained why he was hesitant to join the now-iconic franchise.'I said, 'I think I'm in the mood to make Harrison Ford a career,'' Pacino joked, recalling a visit to the San Francisco headquarters of American Zoetrope—the production company founded by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas—according to Deadline.'They were making this in the late '60s. They were real idealists coming into the '70s, with great films being made all over the world,' Pacino said. 'It was a wonderful place—I actually visited the building before I did The Godfather with them.'As for why he passed on Star Wars, Pacino admitted the script didn't click with him.'I loved their work, but I was doing a Broadway show at the time, and they handed me this script. I didn't understand it. I thought I must be out of space myself,' he said. 'So I sent it to my friend and mentor, Charlie Loughton. I asked, 'What do you make of this?' He was pretty wise and said, 'I don't get it, Al. I don't know.' And I said, 'Well, I don't either—what are we going to do?' They offered me a fortune, but I just couldn't do it. I can't play something if I don't speak the language.'Meanwhile, Pacino is set to headline the upcoming hostage thriller Dead Man's Wire, directed by Academy Award nominee Gus Van to Deadline, the film is based on the true story of a harrowing 1977 hostage situation that gripped the world. The screenplay, written by Austin Kolodney, features a star-studded cast including Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Myha'la, Cary Elwes, and Colman plot centers on events from February 8, 1977, when Anthony G. 'Tony' Kiritsis, a 44-year-old man, stormed into the office of Richard O. Hall, president of Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him a sawed-off shotgun rigged to his own neck with a 'dead man's wire,' Tony demanded $5 million, immunity from prosecution, and a personal apology from the Hall family, whom he accused of cheating him out of Sant—best known for Good Will Hunting and Milk—will bring the tense standoff to the screen in what will be his first collaboration with who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Scent of a Woman, was last seen in Knox Goes Away.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Al Pacino recalls turning down ‘Star Wars' role, reveals why he said no
Academy Award winner Al Pacino recently opened up about turning down a role in Star Wars and explained why he was hesitant to join the now-iconic franchise. 'I said, 'I think I'm in the mood to make Harrison Ford a career,'' Pacino joked, recalling a visit to the San Francisco headquarters of American Zoetrope—the production company founded by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas—according to Deadline. 'They were making this in the late '60s. They were real idealists coming into the '70s, with great films being made all over the world,' Pacino said. 'It was a wonderful place—I actually visited the building before I did The Godfather with them.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo As for why he passed on Star Wars, Pacino admitted the script didn't click with him. 'I loved their work, but I was doing a Broadway show at the time, and they handed me this script. I didn't understand it. I thought I must be out of space myself,' he said. 'So I sent it to my friend and mentor, Charlie Loughton. I asked, 'What do you make of this?' He was pretty wise and said, 'I don't get it, Al. I don't know.' And I said, 'Well, I don't either—what are we going to do?' They offered me a fortune, but I just couldn't do it. I can't play something if I don't speak the language.' Live Events Pacino to Star in Hostage Thriller 'Dead Man's Wire' Meanwhile, Pacino is set to headline the upcoming hostage thriller Dead Man's Wire, directed by Academy Award nominee Gus Van Sant. According to Deadline, the film is based on the true story of a harrowing 1977 hostage situation that gripped the world. The screenplay, written by Austin Kolodney, features a star-studded cast including Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Myha'la, Cary Elwes, and Colman Domingo. The plot centers on events from February 8, 1977, when Anthony G. 'Tony' Kiritsis, a 44-year-old man, stormed into the office of Richard O. Hall, president of Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him hostage. Wielding a sawed-off shotgun rigged to his own neck with a 'dead man's wire,' Tony demanded $5 million, immunity from prosecution, and a personal apology from the Hall family, whom he accused of cheating him out of money. Van Sant—best known for Good Will Hunting and Milk—will bring the tense standoff to the screen in what will be his first collaboration with Pacino. Pacino, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Scent of a Woman, was last seen in Knox Goes Away.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Martin Freeman & Olga Kurylenko To Star In Thriller ‘Let God Sort It Out' For Newly Launched Cobalt Sky Motion Picture Group & Raised By Wolves — Cannes Market
EXCLUSIVE: Martin Freeman (The Hobbit) and Olga Kurylenko (Quantum Of Solace) are set to star in Let God Sort It Out, marking the first production from newly launched banner Cobalt Sky Motion Picture Group and Raised By Wolves (Dead Man's Wire). Motus Studios is handling international sales in Cannes this week. The film heralds from UK filmmaker Jamie Adams (She Is Love). More from Deadline Cannes Film Festival 2025 in Photos: Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro, 'Sound Of Falling' & 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' Premieres Cannes Film Festival 2025: Read All Of Deadline's Movie Reviews Adriatic Film & TV Awards To Launch In Montenegro In October Pic follows Kyle Roberts (Freeman), a once-revered rock 'n' roll star battling burnout and inner demons. Seeking solace in a remote sanctuary, his pursuit of peace is shattered when a gang of petty criminals infiltrates his retreat, holding him hostage in an escalating standoff. As tensions rise, Kyle must reckon with whether he has the courage to fight back or if he'll succumb to the shadows of his fractured psyche. The project hails from producers Andrea Bucko, whose upcoming credits include Bucking Fastard, Alpha Gang and Dead Man's Wire, Emanuele Moretti (Assassin Club), and Neil Sacker. Moretti's Cobalt Sky Motion Picture Group is launching at Cannes and this is its debut movie. Jordan Claire Robbins and Nini Le Huynh are executive-producing. Adams' résumé includes She Is Love (BFI London 2023), Love Spreads (Tribeca), Wild Honey Pie! (SXSW), and Black Mountain Poets. His films are known for their raw intimacy, actor-driven storytelling, and lyrical tone. He is currently in post-production on his next feature Turn Up the Sun, slated for a 2025 release, and Let's Love, also starring Freeman. Sacker Entertainment Law is handling business affairs, production legal and finance legal for Let God Sort It Out. The Hobbit and Black Panther star Freeman is in post on multiple movies, including fantasy project Momo. Quantum Of Solace and Oblivion star Kurylenko is also in post on multiple projects, including thriller Turbulence. Best of Deadline Where To Watch All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies: Streamers With Multiple Films In The Franchise Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far 'Bridgerton' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far
See - Sada Elbalad
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Al Pacino Joins Hostage Thriller "Dead Man's Wire"
Academy Award Winner Al Pacino is set to join the upcoming hostage thriller "Dead Man's Wire", to be directed by Academy Award nominee Gus Van Sant. The screenplay was written by Austin Kolodney. He joins previously announced Bill Skarsgard, Dacre Montgomery, Myha'la, Cary Elwes and Colman Domingo. The official synopsis for the movie reads: "The morning of February 8, 1977, Anthony G. 'Tony' Kiritsis, 44, entered the office of Richard O. Hall, president of the Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him hostage with a sawed-off 12-gauge shotgun wired with a 'dead man's wire' from the trigger to Tony's own neck. This is the true story of the stand-off that took the world by storm as Tony demanded $5 million, no charges or prosecution, and a personal apology from the Halls for cheating him out of what he was 'owed.' Pacino most recently starred in "Knox Goes Away". This is his first film with Van Sant. The Scent of a Woman Best Actor Oscar winner can next be seen in David Midell's "The Ritual", Eif Rivera's "Killing Castro", Julian Schnabel's "Hand of Dante", Alec Griffin Roth's "Billy Knight", and Nic Pizzolatto's "Easy Waltz".
