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

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.

Public Enemies was released July 1st, 2009 and stars James Russo, David Wenham, Christian Stolte, Jason Clarke, Johnny Depp, John Judd, Stephen Dorff, Michael Vieau. The film is directed by Michael Mann.

Fast & Furious was released April 3rd, 2009 and stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, John Ortiz, Laz Alonso, Gal Gadot, Jack Conley. The film is directed by Justin Lin.


Sources: MTV Movies Blog

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Comments (5)

  1. THE JOKER

    Yeah Bale and Depp was exciting enough but adding Ortiz in the mix. The makings of great movies.

    4 years agoby @mcleve02Flag

  2. T.Clark

    Public Enemies will be great. CHRISTIAN BALE'S AWESOME.

    4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  3. The Narrator: The Better Man

    PUBLIC ENEMIES LOOKS COOL. ANYTHING WITH JOHNNY DEPP AND CHRISTIAN BALE.

    4 years agoby @narratorFlag

  4. Space101

    Can't wait for Public Enemies...hoping the Fast and The Furious 4 is good too...

    4 years agoby @space101Flag

  5. THE JOKER

    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.

    4 years agoby @mcleve02Flag

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