It’s been nearly 18 months since the news arrived that Jack Nicholson was being coaxed out of a blissful retirement to lead a remake of Toni Erdmann, Maren Ade’s German-Austrian comedy-drama that became an instant critical hit since its debut at Cannes Film Festival in 2016. Well, The Shining star can continue to enjoy his days on the beach as he’s now dropped the project, but unfortunately, that doesn’t mean it’s dead yet.
Rather, it’s still moving ahead with producers Adam McKay and Will Ferrell and they’ve found a director. While Girls duo Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner also dropped out, Lisa Cholodenko has stepped in to both write and direct the film. Kristen Wiig is still attached in the role originated by Sandra Hüller, of a daughter whose father aims to reconnect with her in outlandish ways.
Interesting enough, Cholodenko’s last film, The Kids Are All Right,...
Rather, it’s still moving ahead with producers Adam McKay and Will Ferrell and they’ve found a director. While Girls duo Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner also dropped out, Lisa Cholodenko has stepped in to both write and direct the film. Kristen Wiig is still attached in the role originated by Sandra Hüller, of a daughter whose father aims to reconnect with her in outlandish ways.
Interesting enough, Cholodenko’s last film, The Kids Are All Right,...
- 8/20/2018
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
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