Jan 27, 2009 by Brian Gallagher

Hillary Duff and Kevin Zegers Are the New Bonnie and Clyde

It seems two of the most infamous bank robbers will get a new take on their story. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hillary Duff and Kevin Zegers are in negotiations for The Story of Bonnie and Clyde, a new retelling of the 1930s bank robbers.

Tonya S. Holly will direct the film and it has been stressed that this is not a remake and that this film will show different parts of the couple's lives that had not been previously seen in films like the 1967 classic, Bonnie and Clyde, which starred Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.

The Story of Bonnie and Clyde will be shot in the South, with filming to take place in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, although a production date has not been announced.

The Story of Bonnie and Clyde comes to theaters in 2012 and stars Thora Birch, Michael Madsen, Cloris Leachman, Taryn Manning, Lee Majors, Matt Dallas, Drew Fuller, Dee Wallace. The film is directed by Tonya S. Holly.


Sources: The Hollywood Reporter

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Comments (33)

  1. JPatrickC

    This IS NOT a remake. The '67 film was a watered down, heavily romanticized piece of fluff. The true story is far FAR better. Clyde Barrow was no Robin Hood as some have believed him to be. Bonnie Parker's only real crime was falling madly in love with Clyde. For the last year of her life, Bonnie was crippled from a horribly burnt leg suffered following a car crash in Wellington, Texas. She never walked right again and Clyde even had to carry her in and out of places on most occasions. Bonnie had also become an alcoholic, brought on I'm sure by the stress of the life style at first and later as a means to drown the pain from her leg too. In the end, they were never even given a chance to surrender or even to know what was about to hit them. Clyde never even put the car in park much less got out of the car. A much different scenario than what the '67 film portrayed. If Hillary really wants to prove herself, this will be a good role for her. An actor/actress is only as good as the material they are given to work with. So, I'm all for giving Hillary a chance.

    2 years agoby @jpatrickcFlag

  2. J.A.Ottley.Writer / Director

    Meh i can think of a better cast it would need a big budget.

    I have no idea who Zegers is, Hilary i'm soz i can't take her seriously esecially as an outlaw in love, but she'd look good in the clothing of the 1930s.

    But i've been writing my own script on this, and it will be classic if it's made the the actor and actress i've penned for Bonnie and Cyle are still around.

    But i reckon this will go straight to DVD or just get a small limited theatrical release, but don't forget this is negotiations on the casting, they ain't confirmed in the roles yet.
    This film could get cancelled, i guess only time will tell

    3 years agoby @chronicFlag

  3. Vamp

    I agree COMPLETELY with Kyle_Hannah and Mr. Fixit. I say give her a chance. I haven't seen it personally, but from what I understand, Ms. Duff was EXCELLENT in "War, Inc."

    3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag

  4. Mr. Fixit

    I can think of a better cast, but sh*t, let's give them a chance to make us wrong about it. I could care less about Duff, but I agree with Kyle Hannah with the bad acting comment. She may prove to be a good actress. I won't buy a ticket for this movie unless I see some really good sh*t coming out of it.

    3 years agoby @mrfixitFlag

  5. Diaigma

    Never watched the first one. Don't know if I'll see this either.

    3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag

  6. DiMarco25

    whoever the even thought about casting hilary duff for this part should be fired. This isnt a disney film what were they thinking?

    3 years agoby @overratedslumdogFlag

  7. Orionbolt

    Oh No. This sounds bad but we will have to see what happens.

    3 years agoby @orionboltFlag

  8. killerman200

    Hilary Duff should be nowhere near any film in Hollywood. Also, on a music CD because she's just a terrible entertainer.

    3 years agoby @killerman200Flag

  9. ed_wood

    This is just terrible. Hillary Duff should be nowhere near this film.

    3 years agoby @ed-woodFlag

  10. Shelley

    I am not going to jump to see this, however, Hillary has to start somewhere if she wants to start doing 'serious' films. That being said, even though it is not a remake of the 1967 classic, you know that their performances will still be compared.

    3 years agoby @shelleyFlag

  11. Courtney O.

    I would actually see this

    3 years agoby @chickflickFlag

  12. Zynthos

    Might not be that bad....

    3 years agoby @heir-of-isildur0Flag

  13. NateMAN

    Might be good, but I'm not holding my breath.

    web.me.com/nateman

    3 years agoby @natemanFlag

  14. MC Legendary

    f*ck you

    3 years agoby @normanse7enFlag

  15. kyle_hannah

    Well give the lady a chance she's finally at a point where Disney isn't milking her for every penny she's worth with $hitty direct to DVD teen movies. I think it'll be interesting to see her range and first attempt at being a serious actress. Look at the sprouse twins they overact on The Suite Life because it's a kid's show and that's what they are supposed to do on a campy tween sitcom. The Sprouse twins though actually can act damn well in a serious film see The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things for proof. that being said i'm none too pleased about a Bonnie and Clyde remake. Zegers is great and i won't condemn Hillary until i have a real performance to judge her by but the project itself seems like a low blow to the classic. The last classic to be remade The Day the Earth Stood Still was a major financial and critical flop i don't doubt this will suffer the same fate.

    3 years agoby @kyle-hannahFlag

  16. Moviemaniack1993

    Wow this is just retarded. I like Zegers, he was excellent in TransAmerica, so I am sure he can pull it off, but Duff? What the hell? This had better get an 'R' rating but I am about 100% sure it'll be PG-13.

    3 years agoby @moviemaniack1993Flag

  17. Chad Vital

    So the movie will be rated PG then?

    3 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag

  18. Dani83

    HAHAHA!! And she can sing when she gets her ass blasted by tommy guns at the end! This is just a f*cking mess...

    3 years agoby @dani83Flag

  19. John2347

    If its a remake or not I've already seen it and I like the 67 version and I don't want to see another version and I really dont want to see one with Hillary Duff I dont think she has enough of a serious background to convince me.

    3 years agoby @john2347Flag

  20. ButteredToast

    the buffy get all shot up full of hols, thats a reAl movie!!!!

    3 years agoby @butteredtoastFlag

  21. shankanizer88

    idk about Duff shes trying to make it in more adult roles in films we will have to wait and see

    3 years agoby @shankanizer88Flag

  22. ALor2

    what r u talking about mmm_mmm hillary duff would be perfect for the job. she did that great movie agent cody banks. i'm sure that convincing enough.

    3 years agoby @champ2Flag

  23. ALor2

    ya it better no be a remake! the original is a classic!

    3 years agoby @champ2Flag

  24. Mmm_mmm

    i can't take her seriously

    this will be FUN TO MAKE FUN OF

    3 years agoby @mmm-mmmFlag

  25. Mmm_mmm

    i can't take her seriously

    this wil FUN TO MAKE FUN OF

    3 years agoby @mmm-mmmFlag

  26. artkid04

    agreed Raoul Duke, what the f*ck is this???

    3 years agoby @artkid04Flag

  27. Raoul Duke

    What the f*ck?! You've got to be kidding me. Hilary F*cking Duff! Goddamnit....goddamnit. Everything has a chance to prove itself, but this just pisses me off.

    3 years agoby @raoulduke33Flag

  28. Vamp

    The smile meant I was kidding. I think the dude could do it, but I'm not so sure on Hilary Duff....

    3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag

  29. -comrade-

    WHAT THE F*CK?!?!?!?!?!

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

    Sorry Vamp, I like you, but your casting choices suck ass.

    3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag

  30. Vamp

    I think it'll work out wonderfully. :)

    3 years agoby @vampire2000Flag

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