Midnight Special, 2016. Written and Directed by Jeff Nichols. Starring Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver, Jaeden Lieberher, Sean Bridgers, Bill Camp, Paul Sparks, and Sam Shepard. SYNOPSIS: A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers. Stephen King once wrote “Nightmares exist outside of […]
Jeff Nichols explains why he passed on Aquaman
Before James Wan signed on to direct Warner Bros.’ Aquaman movie, Jeff Nichols was in talks with the studio about helming the King of Atlantis’ solo debut, although ultimately he decided to pass on the opportunity. During an interview with ScreenCrush to promote his new film Midnight Special [read our review here], Nichols has explained […]
Michael Shannon to re-team with director Jeff Nichols for Loving
The Wrap is reporting that Man of Steel star Michael Shannon is set to re-team with director Jeff Nichols for the director’s new film Loving. Shannon, who has appeared in all of Nichols’ features up to now, is set to star in the new film which is inspired by Nancy Buirski’s documentary The Loving Story, […]
Jeff Nichols to direct Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga in Loving
Deadline has revealed details the latest project from Mud and Take Shelter director Jeff Nichols, which is set for release in 2016. The acclaimed director is to direct Loving, a new drama that Nichols has written himself, and is set to start filming in September. Joel Edgerton (Exodus: Gods and Kings) and Ruth Negga (World […]
Karl Urban, Jeff Nichols and Noam Munro linked to Aquaman movie
With the launch of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice still over a year away, Warner Bros. is continuing with preparations for the rest of the films they have announced for their DC Cinematic Universe. One of those announced and already in pre-production is Aquaman, the aquatic hero who can talk to fish, starring Jason […]
Jeff Nichols will reportedly direct Warner Bros.’ Aquaman movie
As well as revealing plenty of details about the plans for the Spider-Man franchise [read about those here, here and here], the big Sony hack has also given us some insight into other studios’ superhero projects. Following on from the news that Captain America: The Winter Soldier directors Joe and Anthony Russo will helm the […]
