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John Ortiz Signs on to Both Public Enemies and Fast and the Furious 4

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Source:  MTV Movies Blog
It seems that Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Vin Diesel and Paul Walker will all be getting some company in the form of actor John Ortiz.

MTV Movies Blog is reporting that Ortiz has signed on to both Public Enemies, starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale and The Fast and the Furious 4, which brings Vin Diesel and Paul Walker back to the franchise.

While the actor, who last appeared in American Gangster and Aliens vs. Predator - Requiem, didn't have a whole lot to say about The Fast and the Furious 4 film, he revealed some tidbits about his character in Public Enemies.

"Public Enemies, is about the life of John Dillinger, and the gangsters of the 1930's," Ortiz said of the flick, which will also star La Vie en Rose Oscar-nominee Marion Cotillard. "It's totally old school. All of the gangster films that we see, and the stories, including American Gangster it started with those guys back in the 30's."

Ortiz will portray legendary gangster Frank "The Enforcer" Nitti in Public Enemies, a character previously played by the likes of Sylvester Stallone (Capone) and Stanley Tucci (Road To Perdition).

Filming on "Public Enemies is slated to start shooting in March, while The Fast and the Furious 4 will go before the cameras later this year.


5 Comments & Responses


January 31st, 2008 8:19am
Yeah Bale and Depp was exciting enough but adding Ortiz in the mix. The makings of great movies.
 
January 30th, 2008 12:33pm
Public Enemies will be great. CHRISTIAN BALE'S AWESOME.
 
January 30th, 2008 12:11pm
PUBLIC ENEMIES LOOKS COOL. ANYTHING WITH JOHNNY DEPP AND CHRISTIAN BALE.
 
January 30th, 2008 7:11am
Can't wait for Public Enemies...hoping the Fast and The Furious 4 is good too...
 
January 30th, 2008 6:15am
cool. i think he is a great actor. i really thought he did a great job in Miami Vice. I think he will be a great addition to these films.
 
Public Enemies
Rating:NONE
Release:July 1st, 2009
Director:Michael Mann
Starring:ohnny Depp, Christian Bale, David Wenham, Stephen Graham, Marion Cotillard, Channing Tatum, Giovanni Ribisi, Stephen Dorff, Adam Mucci, Billy Crudup, Stephen Lang, Shawn Hatosy, Emilie de Ravin
Studio:Unified Pictures
Fast and Furious
Rating:NONE
Release:June 5th, 2009
Director:Justin Lin
Starring:Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, John Ortiz, Laz Alonso, Shea Whigham, Tego Calderon
Studio:Universal Pictures
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