Gangster Squad is directed by Ruben Fleischer, whose previous films include Zombieland and 30 Minutes or Less. He recently debuted a number of new behind-the-scenes photos from his drama on W Magazine, offering commentary on each one. You can check out these photos featuring the cast here.
"This was our very first day of shooting. Josh Brolin plays John O-Mara, a hard-nosed cop headed into the hornet's nest-mob boss Mickey Cohen's HQ. He's trapped in an elevator with two thugs, but he fights his way out.
"A police chase ends with a crash through a skylight and directly into this studio during a pinup shoot with Bettie Page (played by Nancy McCrumb)."
"In this scene, Ryan Gosling's character, Jerry Wooters (a cop), introduces himself to Grace Faraday, played by Emma Stone. Obviously they have great chemistry."
"Me and Nick Nolte, who plays the police cheif, Bill Parker. In the script, he's likened to Richard the Lionheart. Only Nick Nolte could pull that off."
"One of my favorite locations: Clifton's, a real restaurant that's been in Los Angeles since the thirties. A time warp."
"It was hard to re-create vintage LA-there are so many tall buildings now. We had to go to the outer reaches of the city, to neighborhoods like Sylmar."
"A turning point for Ryan Gosling's character: A little kid gets killed by Cohen's assassins in a shoot-out. This is when he decides to get on board-as it says in the script, "the long-sleeping cop comes to life."
The full squad: Josh Brolin, Robert Patrick, Anthony Mackie, Michael Peña, Ryan Gosling and Giovanni Ribisi. Six amazing actors-and some of the funniest dudes ever assembled."
Gangster Squad was released January 11th, 2013 and stars Sean Penn, Holt McCallany, Wade Williams, James Hébert, Ambyr Childers, Josh Brolin, Mick Betancourt, Mac Brandt. The film is directed by Ruben Fleischer.
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THE JOKER
@bawnian-dexeus haha he is words sacred guardian... he is there there when we need him... he is not the the hero we need but the hero we deserve.. he is.. THE NARRATOR!
8 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@mcleve02 He only gets down to it when the city needs him
8 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
skywise
not to mention that steler cast. I have high hopes for this one.
8 months agoby @skywiseFlag
skywise
@SherlockHolmes2009 i am rady for a full on mob movie. We had Lawless but this looks more traditional a far a that genre goes. I agree, it is looking grreat.
8 months agoby @skywiseFlag
THE JOKER
@SherlockHolmes2009@comicbookfan@skywise@narrator@bawnian-dexeus
You can tell that some sh*t is really going to go down!
Narrator only two lines! Isn't that kind of light for you! ;P
8 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
I hope they release the theater scene in the Bluray or whatever format
8 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
CBF
Damn this could turn out to be really good. Looks very rich with vivid colors.
8 months agoby @comicbookfanFlag
the Narrator
I really appreciated the commentary and I'm rooting for this to be a stylish hit, despite how unexpected it was in it's visual approach (judging by the trailer).
8 months agoby @narratorFlag
SherlockHolmes2009
@skywise I believe so, From the pics and commentary its looking more and more epic
8 months agoby @SherlockHolmes2009Flag
skywise
Great pics. They definatly got the setting and costumes down. Now lets just hope the story and acting is as good.
8 months agoby @skywiseFlag