Teflon Don is still in action
After several unsuccessful attempts to launch a film about the life of the famous New York crime boss John Gotti, the project finally got off the ground. Deadline journalists managed to find out that Kevin Connolly was chosen to direct the tape.At different times, actors such as Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Lindsay Lohan, Kelly Preston and Anthony Hopkins have shown interest in the film, and directors Nick Cassavetes, Joe Johnston and Barry Levinson were ready to direct the filming. According to the source, John Travolta is currently starring in the film. The tape will focus on the life of John Gotti and his relationship with his son, also John. Gotti , who led the Gambino crime family in 1986, was a regular on the news and had a reputation as a dandy for constantly wearing impeccable designer suits and silk ties. And for his ability to walk away from the FBI John was nicknamed Teflon Don . He was able to be charged only in 1992 thanks to the testimony of his deputy. Subsequently, the mafioso died in prison from throat cancer. The son of Gotti followed in his father's footsteps and took over the leadership of the Gambino family. However, John "Junior" Gotti could not boast of authority in the criminal circles of New York, which his father possessed. In 1998, Gotti Jr. was charged with racketeering.  The new film will be based on the memories of the son of John Gotti , and the latest script is written by Leo Rossi and Lem Dobbs. Producers on the project include Randall Emmett, George Farleigh, Norton Herrick and Mark Fiore.  Kevin Connolly is known to most viewers as an actor who played in the films "Entourage", "Promising is not getting married" and "The Notebook." The biopic John Gotti could be the next step in the career of Connolly as a director. Prior to that, he directed the filming of the documentary film Big Shot from the series "30 Events in 30 Years" ( 30 for 30 ) and the comedy drama "Dear Eleanor", which has yet to premiere. defined. The Topic of Article: Teflon Don is still in action. |
