Vinyl actress Annie Parisse is set to make a return to HBO for the as-yet-untitled film about Joe Paterno and the Penn State sexual abuse scandal. Directed by Barry Levinson, the film sees legendary football coach Joe Paterno (Al Pacino), who is considered to be the most successful coach in college football history, embroiled in Penn State’s Jerry Sandusky […]
Al Pacino to play Joe Paterno for director Barry Levinson and HBO
Variety is reporting that Al Pacino is set to play former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in an as-yet-untitled film for HBO and director Barry Levinson, which will explore the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal. The logline for the film reads: “After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in […]
Barry Levinson adapting Wag the Dog as HBO series
THR is reporting that director Barry Levinson is bringing his 1997 political satire Wag the Dog to the small screen as a half-hour scripted comedy series for HBO. Rajiv Joseph (Army of One) is writing the script, and Levinson is set to serve as executive producer, as well as directing should it receive a pilot […]
Barry Levinson to direct Billy Crystal in comedy Revival
Deadline is reporting that director Barry Levinson is teaming with Billy Crystal for a new feature film comedy entitled Revival, which has been scripted by Phil Primason (5 Doctors). It will mark the first collaboration between Levinson and Crystal, although they did both previously serve as executive producers on Analyze This and Analyze That. The […]
HBO recruits Michelle Pfeiffer to join Robert De Niro for Bernie Madoff film
Variety is reporting that Michelle Pfeiffer is one of the new recruits to the cast of HBO Films’ Bernie Madoff film Wizard of Lies, alongside Robert De Niro. Barry Levinson (Rain Man) has been hired to direct the film, which is based on the New York Times bestseller from author Diana Henriques, Wizard of Lies, […]
