The 49-year-old Mexican filmmaker, known for dramatic films like 21 Grams, Babeland Amores perros, has cast Edward Norton in his dark comedy Birdman.
From Fox Searchlight and New Regency, the filmwill center on a former actor ( played by Michael Keaton) who once played a superhero who puts together a play on Broadway based on a short story by Raymond Carver. Unfortunately, the ex-superhero’s plans to soar again are threatened by his egotistical lead stage actor portrayed by Norton.
Along with Norton and Keaton, the cast includes Emma Stone, Naomi Watts and Zach Galifianakis.
The film will be shot in a Broadway theater in New York beginning mid-April.
Alejandro González Iñárritu’s next project will be migrating to theaters in October… Fox Searchlight co-president Stephen Gilula has announced that the 50-year-old Mexican filmmaker’s Birdman will open in theaters on Friday, October 17. The film isn’t expected to complete post-production until late May or early June, with producers it eyeing…
Alejandro González Iñárritu is bringing his bird to the Big Apple… Birdman, a dramedy co-written and directed by the 50-year-old Mexican filmmaker, has been selected as the closing night film at this year’s New York Film Festival on October 12, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film, which is being distributed…
Alejandro González Iñárritu’s ready give audiences the bird(man)… Fox Searchlight has released the international trailer for the 50-year-old Mexican filmmaker’s black comedy Birdman, which will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Michael Keaton leads the ensemble cast that includes Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Zach Galifianakis,…
