Russell Crowe to Replace Brad Pitt

I AM FIRST…..
IT IS NOT GOING TO WORK WELL WITH RUSS THE DRUNK AND HITTING PEOPLE WITH TELEPHONE.

THEY BETTER TRY TO GET BRAD BACK OR THIS MOVIE IS GOING TO SINK IN THE BOX OFFICE NEXT YEAR.

Crowe is a fine actor, but I guess he didn’t have a problem with the script. Pitt tends to pick great projects. Hope Crowe doesn’t come to regret it…..

Russ has anger issues indeed but it doesn’t take away from his ability to act well. Brad would sell a lot more yes.
I just dont think the movie will be as strong without Brad.

He garnered a professional reputation for being a creative bully nearly impossible to work with unless you were Ron Howard.

In 2002 he got into a physical altercation with BAFTA producer Malcolm Gerrie after his tribute to Richard Harris was cut for broadcast.

During the filming of A Beautiful Mind he made an obscene gesture to a Princeton photographer.

In 1999 he was involved in a saloon brawl in his homeland of Australia.

And in his career peak, in June of 2005 he was arrested and charged with second-degree assault for throwing a telephone at a hotel employee who refused to help him place a call. The civil lawsuit was settled for $100,000 and Crowe’s new critic had to be treated for a facial laceration.

Sorry, hit send before I was finished. Or even started for that fact. Hi to Guli, MF, Sherri, AddictedtoBAMPZS, Briseis, hahahaha, and whomever else I may be forgetting. It has been more difficult that I thought to get back in the swing of things after my friends sudden death. Have spent MANY an afternoon in my robe. But I know my kids need me, so I am slowly joining the land of the living again. Have been lurking for a while, but I am hoping to able to join some conversations again. I must say, JJ has a great group of intelligent and kind women and I have missed you all. Look forward to chatting with you all today. Will be in and out.

Brad was right to leave if the script Sux.

This movie will tank without Mr. Pitt.

Oh, Judy Judy, I just read your post after mine … I am so sorry about your friend. You have my condolences.

Gotta go to my income tax classes in a few minutes, but will be back this afternoon. Hope you will still be here.

I didn’t want to see my Braddy slobbering all over Robin Wright Penn anyway…

Please, please let a Brad and Angie sex tape surface somewhere, somehow…

OMG. Why does this have to be a Pitt vs. Crowe issue? Lighten up. Actors ditch projects all the time and others pick them up. It’s not necessary to tear either of them down. They’re both good actors. Although, honestly, I can’t imagine Crowe picking it up if there really are script problems.

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I think RC is a very good actor. I really liked him in ‘Beautiful mind’. I’ve heard that he is not very tolerating and that he is not the greatest person to work with but that’s something UP has to deal with if he takes the part.

Brad had a script approval contract and he never violated anything. UP just couldn’t wait for the strike to end.

Brad is out of this mess that wouldn’t have been created if UP waited a bit longer so the script will be rewritten to what it was at first.

If they want to rush and shoot a movie with a problematic script then they’ll have to deal with what comes along.

Thanks Jared for the new thread.

Eva, are you serious? Pitt is a terrible actor.

Crowe is a much better actor than Brad no one will argue that State of Play will me so much better with him people calling him a bully an saying he has anger management issues because they cant say anything bad about his acting ability stop hating on crowe he better than brad let him live

Interesting editorial. Here are just parts of it.

“This is more than just a “Brad Pitt drops out of movie” story. In fact, this has a lot to do with the writers strike and while it may seem like a **** move on Pitt’s part, it is in actuality a smart move and a move that the majority of A-list actors that can afford to drop films should do.”

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Already things aren’t looking good, but the “NY Times” comes next with the sentence that describes what is wrong in Hollywood:

The project was delayed while the studio tried to cajole Mr. Pitt into proceeding with some version of the script.
“Some” version of the script? Does anyone involved with this production over at Universal realize there is a writers strike? If they do realize this do they realize that nothing can be changed now that the strike is in place and until it ends?
I can only assume Pitt realized there were problems with the script and wasn’t willing to shoot something that was already set in stone. I am already anxiously awaiting when all these strike films hit theaters and the writers scream that they changed the shooting script. It isn’t going to be a pretty picture.

I can only assume, even though Hollywood trade rags aren’t openly saying it, that most of Hollywood knows the real reason Pitt pulled out of the production and if they do and if my speculation is even remotely correct I don’t see Russell Crowe, Johnny Depp or Tom Hanks jumping aboard a ship that still needs work to be righted.

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18 groundcontrol : 11/26/2007 at 10:25 am
This is a lot more complicated than just replacing an actor. Pitt’s action is very supportive of the striking writers. Any actor who takes Pitt’s place at this point while the strike is still on will be seen as a strike breaker or at the least not caring about the writers.

Crowe has enough problems in Hollywood. He doesn’t need to be regarded as a scab. Good luck to him ever again getting any Oscar votes from the writers’ branch of AMPAS (almost 400 votes).

Crowe is also pretty well known for also demanding changes in scripts and insisting on being a part of the directing decisions. The problem is that while the strike is on there can be no changes in the scripts can be made. When these movies come out and there is any variation from the set shooting script, the studios will have violated the union contract.

The only way I can see Crowe taking this now is if he is still desperate to get work. He may be this desperate. He has had a really hard time getting back into the good graces of Hollywood and now when it looks like he is earning his way back with some recent good work, this wouldn’t be the smartest move.

I love how these studios care about nothing but money. I also love how Jared is buying the BS that the studios are spinning on this movie. Jared, come on, man, don’t let yourself be part of the studio spin. You’re better than that.

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CP, you are making the most sense so far. Good post!

lets hope he takes it!

hehehe LAWSUIT?There is no way they can sue brad and they know it very well,and that`s the reason why they keep bad mouthing him,beause they know they should give that money to Brad.

and at the same time they are trying to save their movie with spreading lies that movie strik and script don`t have problems.but I think RC with accepting this role can show what a cheap actor he is to accept the role without strik.

Brad just show what a powerful actor he is,and now many writers have more respect for him and that`s great for him as producer.peace.

RC is a good actor & he will replaced a very good one too, true , Russel Crowe needs to deal with his temper.I think he will be fine doing State of Play.
I miss the Jolie -Pitt’s, I hope, the whole family are doing fine & enjoying each other’s company. They are probably busy preparing for Pax’ birthday on the 29th of this month, he will be 4 years old.
God bless the Jolie-Pitt’s.

Leona Lewis >>> Bleeding Love

Russell Crowe is an amazing actor!!!!

While the JP’s are preparing for pax’s 4th B’day, me and my family are preparing my little sisters 1st B’day on the same date! lol

Slightly OT…

Looks like Lainey has exposed another one of her blind items/riddles. Seems that Michael Buble was the cheesy dude who’s cheating on Emily Blunt, someone who would ultimately outshine him.

I need to find the blind item.

“BP is a powerful prodcer with a proven track record.”

What??? Brad pitt only produced 5 movies in the last 2 years and only one was a success box office wise.

TWO OF HIS LATEST MOVIE WERE O13 AND AOJJ? WHICH ONE DID NOT DO WELL? ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT AOJJ THAT HAS ITS WIDEST RELEASE IN 300 THEATERS? OR 013 THAT MADE OVER 300 MILLION WORLWIDE?

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3:10 to Yuma (2007) ….
Tenderness (2007) ….
A Good Year (2006) ….
Cinderella Man (2005) ….
Master and Commander:

Maybe RC liked the script!!

It will be interesting to know RC’s decision. Let’s see how the studio will twist this story.

It’s the studio making a big deal out of this because they know they are up **** creek if no-ones signs on.

If you’re alittle bored like me just play pac-man here at jj, it’s for free and easy or go to popsugar and play who’s more famous cos that’s where alot of haters go!

52 bdj, All I had to do was check his recorded online right this minute and he only has five movies credited to him as a producer and the one which was a success of Departed. He himself has said he is new to producing on a UK interview with Channel 4 for his new movie The Assassination of Jesse James so don’t make him sound like he is “a powerful prodcer with a proven track record.”

As much as I like Brad, they replaced him with an even better actor! Crowe is just wonderful.

#51, I didn’t say RC box office was better than BRAD but don’t make it like BP is a king of the box office…he is not and RC bits him hands down when it comes to talent.

Hiya!

A success is a success and a proven track record. Either way, this strike has shown who the team players are and who is not. BP has a right to stand his ground and RC has a right to accept or not. I wish BP all the best and more success prodcuing and acting. Peace to all.

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shitzy!!! we know you found new name for yourself,Ok RC is better actror than Brad.so what???still Brad is on top of money making celebrity in USA.he gains money more than will smith,more than TC and for sure more than RC.so there is no big deal.

the truth is AFTER brad pulled out of this movie and UP tried so hard to convince him.they chose RC.he was not their first choice.that`s the truth. RC is a rebound after Brad for UP.

Brad talks Jasse James tomorrow on BBC2 11pm with Jonathan Rose!
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I dont think ppl should be insulting RC career and acting chops when BP whole careers been based off his looks. he just started to do real work not to long ago. RC has better films and better performances

67 Yes

hiya!!yeas I didn`t change my name.I heard someone told (happy jp`s fan) I thought it was not bad at first place but now I don`t like it.so I`m still searching.

18 groundcontrol : 11/26/2007 at 10:25 am
This is a lot more complicated than just replacing an actor. Pitt’s action is very supportive of the striking writers. Any actor who takes Pitt’s place at this point while the strike is still on will be seen as a strike breaker or at the least not caring about the writers.

Crowe has enough problems in Hollywood. He doesn’t need to be regarded as a scab. Good luck to him ever again getting any Oscar votes from the writers’ branch of AMPAS (almost 400 votes).

Crowe is also pretty well known for also demanding changes in scripts and insisting on being a part of the directing decisions. The problem is that while the strike is on there can be no changes in the scripts can be made. When these movies come out and there is any variation from the set shooting script, the studios will have violated the union contract.

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I wonder how much deviation from the script would be seen as “re_writing” the script. I assume that ad-libbing a little is OK. But how little is OK. Whole sentences being altered? Is that OK? or just a word here or there.

Russell Crowe is a good actor and a script that does not suit Brad may well suit RC to a T. However, it seems likely that changes will be a made to a script written with another actor with different strengths and a different vision in mind. I gather from what I’ve read that almost all movies need some form of re-writing as it is filmed - to fit the strengths and individuality of the actors and actresses and directors. It is a creative process after all. However, due to the writers strike, only minimal changes may be made however during filming. What minimal might mean would be interesting.

Also, if the writers strike is resolved by December 8, this could mean that the movies which have been suspended because of the strike, including Russell’s own movie, may be revived. I wonder if he is able to do SOP if the strike is resolved by December 8 which means his own movie can proceed to film. I wonder whether Universal will bring Brad back on?

SOP is going to be a very tough movie for anyone to do. The original drama was very very good and has a bit of a cult following. The actor in the original series has already come out to say he didn’t think the movie should be made. Its rather like the movie Departed which was based on the Hong Kong Movie Infernal Affairs. There’ll be a lot of comparisons. The Departed was brilliant and held its ground against comparisons with Infernal Affairs. I think SOP will have to do the same to be successful.

47 kja : 11/26/2007 at 10:47 am
“BP is a powerful prodcer with a proven track record.”

What??? Brad pitt only produced 5 movies in the last 2 years and only one was a success box office wise.

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Critical success is important also. Especially as a producer. If it was all about box office, people would be producing hard core p orn only and making millions.

47 kja : 11/26/2007 at 10:47 am
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Chillax, GRADE-A byotch. LOL Seems that youre about to cream your pants! Do you have a vested interest in trying to paint the HW A-lister, BRAD PITT in a bad light?

Well, we dont care what you think, jen. Now fcuk off and go mind youre own biz. We love not knowing anything about you.

71 : 11/26/2007 at 11:04 am
61 kja

shitzy!!! we know you found new name for yourself,Ok RC is better actror than Brad.so what???still Brad is on top of money making celebrity in USA.he gains money more than will smith,more than TC and for sure more than RC.so there is no big deal.
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BP gains more money that Will Smith????? Ali Will Smith???? and TC???? what planet do you live on? somebody better wake that person up its sleeptyping

They are both good actors. They are different in the roles they play but both are good. Let’s not turn this into a silly competition.

At least Crowe is an Oscar winner.

82 Janey

and russell movies do well?

American Gangster was a Denzel movie.
Russell hasn;t had a hit in a long time.

So are you saying RC is ugly? lol!
And shows how little you know. Most fans of Angie and Brad hate the moniker “Brangelina” and never use it.

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Can you read, I said BRANGELINA fans critisized his looks and he didn’t use his looks to get to where he was. You think his work in The Insider made him famous because of his looks? You think Ridley Scott loves to work with him because of his looks?
And what does that have the last thing have to do with what I was saying anyway? Fans use it all the time.

85 YOU HIGH???

hehehe in what planet you live???go and look at recent article about who is the most money making celebrity over 40.you will find out.

Someone post that article for this one???it will hurt her alot.

75 truth : 11/26/2007 at 11:05 am
I dont think ppl should be insulting RC career and acting chops when BP whole careers been based off his looks. he just started to do real work not to long ago. RC has better films and better performances

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I don’t really care to compare these two actors, but to say Brad just started doing real work not long ago is unfair. He did great work in the 90’s on serious films. Interview With the Vampire, 12 Monkeys, and Seven are all standout performances.

You only think he just started doing serious work because he had a bad performance run while he was anchored to that TV girl who sucked all the life out of him while he was “holding her together” (her words). He himself said he was in a bad place during those years and didn’t make good choices other than Fight Club. So now, he is back to a good place personally and making good choices again.

Brad has always been a solid actor, looks and all. Sure he got where he is because of his good looks, but who La La Land doesn’t? All their careers are built on their looks. But looks only get you so far. Brad would not have survived this long if there wasn’t more substance to him than that.

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Brad is an up and coming movie producer. So far, he has demonstrated to have the CEO material to bring a project from start to finish. He has the connection, the charisma, and the clout to get financing, and that’s the most important trait.

He produced A Mighty Heart, an art movie which has critical acclaim. It doesnt matter what you think about him. You dont represent the majority. Hollywood loves him. He is one of the few who has domestic and the international appeal. Overseas is a huge market. We all love him.

94 think positive!

why are you trying to convince them???I bet they didn`t see any Brad`s movies.just M&MRS,because you know for FF people it was pain in a**. I bet they were crying during love scene in it.

Was Snatch based on his looks? Was California based on his looks? Was Seven based on his looks? Was 12 monkeys based on his looks?

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No, Thelma & Louise was. His breakout hit. Would he have gotten the role if he was ugly?

101 : 11/26/2007 at 11:18 am

94 think positive!

why are you trying to convince them???I bet they didn`t see any Brad`s movies.just M&MRS,because you know for FF people it was pain in a**. I bet they were crying during love scene in it.
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Yeah I know it’s a waste of time.I bet they have also bought the DVD and they are watching it again and again. Even they can’t get enough of heir hotness!! LMAO!!

This is NOT about pitting two actors against each other.

This is about HW studios and how they are willing to destroy a good project to get money.

93 Helena : 11/26/2007 at 11:13 am
So are you saying RC is ugly? lol!
And shows how little you know. Most fans of Angie and Brad hate the moniker “Brangelina” and never use it.

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Can you read, I said BRANGELINA fans critisized his looks and he didn’t use his looks to get to where he was. You think his work in The Insider made him famous because of his looks? You think Ridley Scott loves to work with him because of his looks?
And what does that have the last thing have to do with what I was saying anyway? Fans use it all the time.

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Geez, lighten up. Your post where you comapred the two and then asked if BP would successful if he was ugly. It sounded like you were asking if he was ugly like RC.

And yes, ALL actors, even RC get their feet in the door by looks initially. I recall how RC was considered sooooo handsome during the Gladiator days, but sadly, now the alcohol bloat has taken hold of him. He’s a good actor, sure I never said he wasn’t.

And no, fans of Brad and Angie by and large do not use the “brangelina” thing. They are called the J-Ps, or some people use their initials. I think most of their fans here would agree with me on this.

it may not occur to the brad fans but….not everyone in the world finds him to be sexy and/or a great actor. i’m sure i will get attacked for even making this very true observation.

103 Helena : 11/26/2007 at 11:20 am
Was Snatch based on his looks? Was California based on his looks? Was Seven based on his looks? Was 12 monkeys based on his looks?

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No, Thelma & Louise was. His breakout hit. Would he have gotten the role if he was ugly?

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Oh sweet Lord. Would Crowe have gotten Gladiator without those thighs he had at the time?

This is silly. Crowe hasn’t even taken the role yet. He probably won’t.

Brad may even wind up back in the part before this is all said and done.

Like someone else up thread already said, this isn’t some blockbuster movie anyway. It’s a political thriller, which sadly is over the heads of most of the masses to begin with. Brad wants it to have a smart, good script. There’s no sin in that.

As if Russell Crowe could ever take Brad Pitt’s place. So sad — Brad has been devoted to this project for almost 2 years and Universal kicks him to the curb over their schedule issues. How come Crowe is available? Projects are dropping right and left because they need the writers back! Thanks Brad for not caving!! The studio should listen not only to the actor Pitt but the producer that was the driving force behind getting The Departed produced — really, really stupid. I read Nicki Finke says Variety sat on the story about BP leaving for 10 days — why — to make BP look worse?

People should stop it now! Why all this good looks, bad/good actor, it’s bullsh*t, Just hope RC takes it. end of

Hey Georgie, agreed. Careful though, they’ll have the knives out for you now