First Look
WAMG First Look: Ridley Scott Upcoming Projects
Ridley Scottis in the process of finishing, working on, and starting three different films that he’ll be personally helming as director. We won’t get into the EIGHT other projects he is producing.
Body of Lies (Releasing 10/10)
In this Spy/Drama Scott pairs Leonardo DiCaprio & Russel Crowe who form an uneasy alliance. Leo plays Roger Ferris, a former journalist who is recruited into the CIA to track a high-ranking member of Al Qaeda in Jordan. Crowe, is Ed Hoffman, Head of Jordan’s Covert Operations, which lead the two to clash over their cultural, and moral differences. Based on a book of the same name by David Ignatius.
Nottingham (2009)
Russell Crowe again teaming with Scott for this unique spin on the classic, and well-known tale of Robin Hood. In this Crowe is  Sir Robert Tornham, The Sheriff of Nottingham, but not the evil villain we have come to expect from that title. This Sheriff is much more a noble gentleman than dirty scoundrel. We see a love triangle formed between Robin Hood, The Sheriff, and of course our Maid Marion. Sounds like a fun idea.
Blood Meridian (2009)
With a story from novelist Cormac McCarthy (No Country for Old) adapted for film by William Monahan (The Departed, Body of Lies) This seems to be a can’t miss. Blood Meridian though based on historical fact is the fictional tale of (Billy?) the Kid joining up with the notorious Glanton gang as they carve a violent, and bloody path through a late 1840’s Texas/Mexico border. Said to be a very realistic portrayal of early American expansion, and depravity.Â
 Three films with powerhouse possibilities. I’m looking forward to seeing all of them.
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