Golden globenominated james franco will play satanic serial killer richard ramirez and direct the movie version of truecrime author philip carlos the night. I repeat this isnt a horror film, nor does it glorify ramirez in any way. James franco to star in and direct serial killer biopic. Golden globenominated james franco recently named sound on sights man of the year will play satanic serial killer richard ramirez and direct the movie version of truecrime author philip carlos the night stalker. James franco to play serial killer and direct the movie.
James franco is directing and starring in a new film about serial killer richard ramirez, who was convicted of murders after a 1985. James franco to play serial killer richard ramirez in the night stalkerjames franco is to direct and star in a biopic of serial killer richard ramirez. The 127 hours star, making his directing debut false hes directed several shorts and a few. James franco will play satanic serial killer richard ramirez and direct the movie version of truecrime author philip carlos the night stalker. Some truly disturbing details revealed about james franco duration. According to the new york post golden globenominated james franco will play satanic serial killer richard ramirez and direct the movie version of truecrime author philip carlos the night. And in 2011, james franco was rumored to be making his. Im in san quentin prisons death row with richard ramirez.
The film will jump off from philip carlos 2000 book the night stalker, which. Lou is a little long in the tooth to be playing 20something ramirez. Kit has her own demons to live with and the interview scenes between kit and the shackled richard ramirez lou diamond phillips are worth watching the film if for nothing. According to the new york post, the 127 hours star is making this his feature directing debut, but will only start shooting this summer when hes on a break from yale. Ramirez was responsible for a string of vicious murders in the 80s and it seems franco would want to explore his dark side with the project. Golden globenominated james franco will play satanic serial killer richard ramirez and direct the movie version of truecrime author philip carlos the. Night stalker serial killer richard ramirez obsessed with actor who played mass murderer in silence of the lambs. Lou diamond phillips starring as the night stalker variety. James franco is to direct and star in a biopic of serial killer richard ramirez. Franco is now being linked to an adaptation of crime writer philip carlos the night stalker, which would see him star in and direct the story of satanic socal murderer richard ramirez. James franco to direct and star in adaptation of the night. The golden globe winning actor who won for his role. James franco walks a mile in serial killer richard ramirez s shoes james franco is moving on up to killing. James franco on famed serial killer richard ramirez vice.
James franco walks a mile in serial killer richard ramirez. Lou diamond phillips to play serial killer richard ramirez. James franco to play death row inmate serial killer. He landed his breakthrough role in the comedydrama television series freaks and geeks 19992000. Serial killer richard ramirez admitted idolising actor ted levine.
James franco will play the serial killer richard ramirez and direct the movie version of truecrime author philip carlos the night stalker. He may also appear in a comedy written by his brother and starring his entire family. James franco to direct and star in film about the night stalker serial killer richard ramirez movie james franco casting about 9 years ago by joey paur apparently, james franco 127 hours is all set to direct and star in a new feature film based on the serial killer richard ramirez, also known as the night stalker. James franco to play night stalker serial killer richard. Why the room is a better movie than james francos the. James franco shares that vision, and we all agree that hes the one actor, and now.
The disaster artist, directed by james franco, is a movie about the making of a movie by someone whose life was already a work of creative imagination long before he got behind the camera. Hunt for the night stalker movie trailer vhs promo copy. His father was of portuguese from madeira and swedish ancestry, while his mother is jewish, from a family of russianjewish descent. James franco to portray and direct the night stalker in next film golden globenominated james franco will play satanic serial killer richard ramirez and direct the movie version of truecrime author philip carlos the night stalker, page six has learned. James franco to play worlds handsomest serial killer gawker. James franco to direct and star in film about the night. One response to james franco to play night stalker serial killer richard ramirez subscribe. Philip carlo painted an amazing portrait of ramirez the human being, and how he became that monster. Screen rant james franco s 10 best films, according to imdb. James franco to portray and direct the night stalker in. The fictional drama occurs as kit is reliving her own teen years while the night stalker is all over the news during his late evening robbery, rape and vicious murder spree.
According to the new york post, franco, who will also direct the movie, will play richard ramirez, a. Night stalker serial killer richard ramirez obsessed with. The night stalker movie 2012, night stalker movie 1971, night stalker movie 2009, night stalker movie james franco, richard ramirez night stalker movie, night stalkers army, the night stalker tvseries, richard ramirez crime richard ramirez, dubbed the night stalker by the media, a serial killer who killed somewhere in the neighborhood of. But at the same time, it wouldve been a risky and bold move, that possibly could. Soundgarden frontman chris cornell is apparently producing the project, which franco will direct and star in. After his film debut in never been kissed 1999, franco won a golden globe award for best actor. Because taking on a role like would practically ruin his entire career. Now, the caborn thespian revealed hell be donning the dark role of serial killer richard ramirez in james franco walks a mile in serial killer richard ramirez s shoes bloody. Sahir abu namous all im looking forward to is watching the video on richard ramirez in law class. Apparently, james franco 127 hours is all set to direct and star in a new feature film based on the serial killer richard ramirez, also known as the night stalker. Exclusive and very detailed interview with richard life.
James franco has revealed that he will play a serial killer in the film the night stalker. James franco is going to direct and star in a new film based on the serial killer richard ramirez also known as the night stalker. James franco addresses his sexual misconduct allegations duration. Phil carlo painted such an amazing portrait of richard ramirez, the human being. James franco to direct and star as serial killer richard. He began acting on television, gueststarring in pacific blue 1997. A small group of ezra miller and james franco stans may be butt hurt teens. James franco is putting together a deal to star and direct a big screen version of phillip carlos truecrime book the night stalker, which the ny post has learned is being penciled in to shoot. This project will begin this summer while james is on break from his ph. Kit has her own demons to live with and the interview scenes between kit and the shackled richard ramirez lou diamond phillips are worth watching the film if for nothing else. We heard the rumor earlier this month that the 127 hours star has his eye on adapting cormac mccarthy james franco with facial hair.
It will give you a clear, insightful view of richard munoz ramirez the dreaded nigh stalker carlo. James franco to direct and star in night stalker film. The following is part of my exclusive interview with richard on death row. The film will be based on the nonfiction book the night stalker by philip carlo, and it will be adapted into a script by screenwriter nicolas constantine. James franco has signed on to portray serial killer richard ramirez in a new film which will also mark his major motion picture directorial debut. Ok, ok, dont shoot the messenger, im only here to share the latest casting news that goes like this.
Phillips will take on the role of serial killer richard ramirez, dubbed the night. The ny post confirmed that franco will helm and star in the night stalker, the film version of philip carlos book about the mid80s serial killer, richard ramirez. James franco has revealed that he will play a serial killer in the film the night stalker according to the new york post, franco, who will also direct the movie, will play richard ramirez, a. The night stalker and the best of truecrime cinema. At one point, i believe it was sometime back in 2011, he was talking about playing richard ramirez the nightstalker. James franco is an american actor, filmmaker, and college instructor. Whatever happened to james francos night stalker movie. The new york post is reporting that james franco will make his directing debut, and star as the satanic serial killer richard ramirez, in a new feature film based on the late philip carlo s. May 27, 20 what james franco really wants to do is direct. After starring in numerous sundance film festival selections, hes gone to on. James franco has signed on to play the night stalker serial killer richard ramirez and direct the film in his major motion picture directorial. Richard ramirez aka the night stalker, was one of americas most brutal killers and on september 20.
There had already been a lineage of slasher and serial killer movies, from. Golden globenominated james franco will play satanic serial killer richard ramirez and direct the movie version of truecrime author philip carlos the night stalker, page six has learned. James franco on famed serial killer richard ramirez. James franco to star in and direct serial killer biopic the night stalker. Heres what the screenwriter had to say about the story and james franco working on the film. Whatever happened to james franco s night stalker movie. James franco to play serial killer richard ramirez in the. James franco e sicuramente uno degli attori piu in voga in quest. The film based on philip carlos truecrime book explores the life and madness of southern california serial killer richard ramirez. James franco shares that vision, and we all agree that hes the one actor, and now director, who can do that vision justice. James franco has signed on to play the night stalker serial killer richard ramirez and direct the film in his major motion picture directorial debut. Whys richard ramirez being portrayed by james franco in a night stalker movie.
The film incorporates ramirezs history of violence into a fictional. Joey tribbiani so james franco wrote poems about richard ramirez for vice. Known for his breakthrough starring role on freaks and geeks 1999, james franco was born april 19, 1978 in palo alto, california, to betsy franco, a writer, artist, and actress, and douglas eugene doug franco, who ran a silicon valley business. I recently started thinking about richard ramirez, the person, as opposed to richard ramirez, the notorious serial killer. The film is to be called the night stalker and will be based on philip carlos book of the same name about the. James franco is set to both direct and star as satanic serial killer richard ramirez in a new feature based on truecrime author philip carlos the night stalker reports the new york post. He raped and killed a 9 year girl in san francisco. Lets give it a couple minutes for the thing to start. James edward franco was born in palo alto, california on april 19, 1978.
The film we be based on the nonfiction book the night stalker by philip carlo, and it will be adapted into a. Fresh from playing reallife self enforced amputee aaron ralston in 127 hours, james franco is being set to play another nonfictional character, satanic serial killer richard ramirez. James franco to direct and star in the night stalker. The new york post is reporting that james franco will make his directing debut, and star as the satanic serial killer richard ramirez, in a new feature film based on the late philip carlos true.
588 1319 1196 1600 164 1640 958 754 284 134 595 873 958 271 103 712 911 1190 1478 520 96 27 727 33 736 1601 357 104 301 229 905 891 658 1220 521 205 1308 156 447 1193 171 1349 1408 1052 734 691 610 495