De Niro changed partner for standup lessons
Recently, it was reported that Mike Newell will lead the filming of the highly anticipated " Comedian " project. However, Deadline now reports that Newell has left the director's chair due to a busy work schedule. A replacement for the filmmaker was immediately announced - Taylor Hackford was chosen as the comedy director.The production functions of the project are assigned to Mark Cantona, Courtney Solomon, and Art and John Linson. The main role in the film has long been assigned to Robert De Niro. Together with Art Linson , the actor tried for many years to find funding for the project, and finally their attempts were crowned with success. Filming is scheduled to begin next January. De Niro will play a sarcastic comedian in the film, inspired by Don Rickles. It is curious that the actor is not the first time to transform into a genius of humor - in the movie The King of Comedy De Niro played the role of the comedian Rupert Papkin .  Among the works of Hackford are the iconic "The Devil's Advocate", the action movie "Parker" with Jason Statham in the title role, the comedy "Love Ranch" and the biographical drama "Ray", which brought Jamie Fox an Oscar. . The Topic of Article: De Niro changed partner for standup lessons. |
