J. Edgar (Hoover) - a Clint Eastwood film

Leonardo DiCaprio to play J. Edgar Hoover?

Here's someone that wasn't in the winner's circle for the J. Edgar Hoover edition of Cast This: Leonardo DiCaprio.

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Deadline got the exclusive that Leo is in early talks to play the lead role in the biopic, HOOVER directed by Clint Eastwood. It's not locked as of yet, but it is likely that the actor will get the part.

When Imagine started developing the story it was about the beginning of the FBI. Unfortunately when they took it to Universal, the studio said that it was exactly what they didn't want to make. The studio felt like they were loosing too much money with period films.

Things started to turn around when producer Brian Grazer gave Eastwood the screenplay. The two met mid-February to discuss, but Universal still had issues. One exec from Universal admitted that, "Clint is an amazing director with an extraordinary track record, and you can't possibly dismiss anything he gets excited about. The first question now to ask is how much will it cost to make?" Due to Universal's reluctance the film is now Warner Brothers gain.

If DiCaprio is cast this will be his first film with Eastwood. Would you guys be happy with this choice?

Good casting, but I was hoping Eastwood would do away with historical Oscar bait after the Invictus bore-fest. This project sounds more interesting than that, though, I'll admit.

 

That was my choice. It might be an interesting film.

 

I agree. This could be worth checking out. DiCaprio is a good actor and Clint's a solid director. I look forward to seeing the trailer.

 

One of America's most controversial figures, J. Edgar Hooever + one of America's greatest icons and directors, Clint + one of America's great actors, Leo = intrigueing, possibly great film project.

 

It better not try to justify what Hoover did

 

I was hoping that this was either going to be about Herbert Hoover or the vacuum. I'm disappointed.

 

will dicaprio be wearing dresses?

 

"Hoover" something tells me this movie is going to "suck".

 

One thing that immediately leaps to mind is who is going to play all the Presidents that Hoover served under. He was FBI director for many decades. I think a lot American presidents were frightened of his power and longevity.

If you don't know much about J. Edgar Hoover, this wiki article will be an eye opener.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Edgar_Hoover

And by the way, J. Edgar Hoover, according to the wiki article, has been portrayed on screen before, so Leonardo won't be the first. In 1971 in the Woody Allen comedy film Bananas, J. Edgar Hoover was portrayed by a large African American actress. That Woody is so wacky! IIRC this was PRIOR to the allegations that Hoover wore dresses in private. Maybe Woody had access to secret info!

 

Leo DiCaprio Confirmed For Hoover

Shooting will start later in the year.

 

I'll bet this makes Zaz happy.

 

Yeah, it does.

 

Eh. They should get Billy Crudup to reprise the role from Public Enemies.

 

I must say I am impressed by Clint Eastwood's stamina. Outside of Sidney Lumet, he's got to be one of the few American directors still working in his 80th year.

 

His mother hit her 90's and he's a clean liver in general, as far as I know.

 

The full cast

 

A film about a vacuum cleaner? Stone is surely going to new lows.

 

I can say that the script is quite good. And since Eastwood never touches a hair on the heads of his screenwriters, I can say with some confidence that the film will be quite good. It's up to Eastwood, DiCaprio, and Hammer to see if it can rise above that.

 

Where did you find the script at?

 

In the magical ether of the information super-highway!

 

Sounds like to much work.

 

"J. Edgar" will not screen at Toronto or NY film festivals

 

i can't decide whether the NYT in this interview are taking the piss or not.

 

They are showing some odd teasers now...

 

Saw the trailer this weekend. Looks pretty good.