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According to Variety, the movie Edwin A. Salt may be re-written specifically for Angelina Jolie. The movie was originally going to be a Tom Cruise film, but things have changed. Once Angelina had made note that she liked the project, thoughts started whirling as to how it could be changed to fit a female lead instead.
The role would be that of a CIA officer accused of being a Russian spy who then needs to prove her innocence while still avoiding being captured. Considering her ability to play an assassin – twice – as well as a tomb raider, I have no doubt that Angie could pull off portraying someone in the CIA on the run.
The title of the movie will be changed if the re-write does happen, assuming she takes the role. There’s no word yet as to when shooting would start, but obviously it won’t be too soon since Angelina gave birth so recently and Brad is going to start filming in the Fall for his upcoming film with Quentin Tarantino.
There was also a brief mention of the ongoing hope that someday she will get to star in the film adaptation of Atlas Shrugged.
The full story is here.
As a woman, I have to say that I love the thought of a male role being recast for an actress. What do you think of this new development?
751 days ago
“Angie has not worked since early November 2007.”
Thanks for that info, The Other Brangie Fan. So, here’s a little project I’m asking Pittwatchers to pitch in with, if you want to. I don’t remember all the dates and numbers, but I’d like to chart the times Angelina was working, and when she was home with the kids while Brad worked. (I’m guesstimating one year before the release as the year of filming.) Please add to this and correct my mistakes.
Since Wanted, Brad has made the following, with Angelina caring for the kids:
Tree of Life (2009, filmed 2008); The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008, filmed 2007), Burn After Reading (2008, filmed 2007)
Wanted (2008, filmed 2007) – same routine with MPZS on set when not in school/pre-school.
Changeling (2008, filmed 2007) – Brad brought the kids on set.
Kung Fu Panda (2008, filmed 2007) (voice) – Angelina said she worked a total of 4 days on KFP; again, Maddox was with her.
Beowulf (2007, filmed 2006) – Angelina said she worked for 2 weeks, often with Maddox with her (their one-on-one time)
BRAD: Ocean’s Thirteen (2007, filmed 2006) – Angelina takes care of kids
A Mighty Heart (2007, filmed 2006) – Zahara and Maddox on set.
The Good Shepherd (2006, filmed 2005) – Zahara on set, Angelina pregnant with Shiloh.
BRAD: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007, filmed 2006) – Angelina takes care of kids
BRAD: Babel (2006, filmed 2005) – Angelina takes care of the kids
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005, filmed 2004) – Maddox on set
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751 days ago
UNDER MOD: timeline/chart of when Angelina worked
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745 days ago
[...] thriller has now been changed into a girl. Why? No clue really but my guess is they saw how well Angelina Jolie acts and how much money “Wanted” made compared to “Lions for Lambs” and [...]
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