Anthony Mackie joins The Gangster Squad
Anthony Mackie will portray former LAPD lieutenant Rocky Washington, although it isn't known how large the role is. The project is based on the true story of an elite LAPD unit trying to keep out East Coast mafia clans from invading the City of Angels. Sean Penn is set to play LA gangster Mickey Cohen, while Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Michael Peña will play members of The Gangster Squad.
Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland, 30 Minutes or Less) is directing from a screenplay by former LAPD officer Will Beall. The script is adapted from a seven-part series of Los Angeles Times articles written by Paul Lieberman. It isn't known when production will start on The Gangster Squad.
We reported back in April that Anthony Mackie was offered a role in The Gangster Squad, although he was also offered a World War Z role at the same time. It isn't known if Anthony Mackie turned down the World War Z part or not, although it is possible he could take on both roles.
Gangster Squad comes to theaters September 7th, 2012 and stars Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Giovanni Ribisi, Michael Peña, Anthony Mackie, Holt McCallany, Emma Stone. The film is directed by Ruben Fleischer.
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m2
This could turn out to be a badass film.
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XxNickTheFilmCriticXx
I like the director, I don't like Anthony Mackie. I'm not sure if it was him or the script, but he was horrible in 'The Hurt Locker'. Quite a few laughable-scenes involving him.
12 months agoby @XxNickTheFilmCriticXxFlag
MovieManiac
Great! Mackie is an underrated actor and I am glad to see him getting bigger roles.
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skywise
This is getting better and better with every new little tid bit (yes i said tid bit)
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Cripple
Really liking how this is going so far.
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I AM FRATSON
Gangster Squad, you have caught my eye...looking forward to seeing how this takes shape.
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