If Academy awards do anything they certainly broaden the choices of those that receive them- at least temporarily- and they garner immense interest in their projects. As such, it maybe something of a surprise to learn that the next film to star Michelle Leo (winner of best supporting actress for The Fighter) and Jesse Eisenberg (nominated for The Social Network) are to star in an otherwise commercial independent feature, Predisposed.
Vulture say the film will be based on a short written by Philip Dowling and Ron Nyswaner (Philadelphia) which also starred Leo and depicts the destructive relationship between a son and his drug addled mother whose problems are further complicated by the punitive nature of America’s commercial, corporate health system. Tracy Morgan (30 Rock) is rumoured to feature significantly in the role of Leo’s screaming drug dealer named Sprinkles.
The Oscar, in addition to Leo’s decision to affront...
Vulture say the film will be based on a short written by Philip Dowling and Ron Nyswaner (Philadelphia) which also starred Leo and depicts the destructive relationship between a son and his drug addled mother whose problems are further complicated by the punitive nature of America’s commercial, corporate health system. Tracy Morgan (30 Rock) is rumoured to feature significantly in the role of Leo’s screaming drug dealer named Sprinkles.
The Oscar, in addition to Leo’s decision to affront...
- 3/2/2011
- by Ben Szwediuk
- Obsessed with Film
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