David Fincher Courting Brad Pitt For Disney's 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
No, not as Captain Nemo, but reports indicate that Fincher wants frequent collaborator Pitt on board as sailor 'Ned Land', even though his planned adaptation of the classic Jules Verne novel actually still isn't greenlit. Read on for details..
Variety report that David Fincher's long gestating adaptation of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea is making waves once more, and the director wants Brad Pitt for the central role of Ned Land. According to the site, Disney has put a "three-month hold" on Fincher while they decide whether to move forward or not, but the director has his eye on Pitt should the studio give the greenlight. Word is, Fincher is anxious to get started on the project but Disney want to hold off while they figure out the budget. Disney declined to comment, but Pitt's reps have not denied that this might be one of several possibilities for the actor to consider next year. For the full story click the link below.
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