Lee Daniels to rewrite and direct the true-story film The Butler
Daniels will rewrite the original script by Recount writer Danny Strong and will direct as well. The film tells the true story of Eugene Allen, who worked in the White House for 34 years and served under eight presidents, all of whom struggled with segregation issues, in a story that leads into the inauguration of President Obama.
It was said that the film could be ready to shoot by the end of the year and that he has also approached Denzel Washington to portray the lead role. The site also reported that Daniels's film Selma - which revolves around the historic Civil Rights March lead by Martin Luther King Jr. - is still looking for funding and Daniels would likely move forward with The Butler if Selma funding isn't secured in the near future.
We'll be sure to keep you posted on any further details on The Butler as soon as more information arrives.
The Butler comes to theaters October 18th, 2013 and stars Alex Pettyfer, John Cusack, Robin Williams, James Marsden, Alan Rickman, Minka Kelly, Jesse Williams, Liev Schreiber. The film is directed by Lee Daniels.
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Daveactor7
Can't wait for this film. Amazing. Movies today with pointless action are stupid, those aren't movies. Movies that have a superb story and great acting is what is supposed to engage the audience.
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Fat_Jesus
Selma hasn't found funding yet? Seriously? You'd think studios would be brawling over it.
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Diaigma
That's all be needed, more "but" humor :P
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The Soylent Green Monkey
Ehhhh.
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