McGuigan to Direct ‘Capa’ Biopic for Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan’s production company is putting together a biopic about Robert Capa, a Hungarian-born photojournalist well-known for his photography depicting the wars of his era. Paul McGuigan (Push) is set to direct the dramatic and engaging story about one of the most influential men in photojournalism.

Born Andre Friedmann in early-20th century Budapest, Capa memorialized many conflicts, including the Spanish Civil War and World War II. The colorful journalist also helped found Magnum Photos and traveled in glamorous circles that included a friendship with John Steinbeck and an affair with Ingrid Bergman.

Capa, who was killed in 1954 when he stepped on a land mine during the Indochina War, perhaps is best known for his photos of D-Day. He was one of the few photographers to land on the beach in Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, and capture images of the Allied invasion. — HR

This is a perfect example of the type of biopic film I yearn for. Capa’s story NEEDS to be told on film and I even smell an Oscar nod (I know, it’s a bit early) if done well. That, of course, is a BIG “if” and much of it depends on who gets cast. Nonetheless, I am thrilled to see this movie is getting made!

[source: Hollywood Reporter]

UPDATE: A source has informed me of the following additional details regarding this production:

The script (finished) is by Jonathan Marc Feldman. It covers the Spanish Civil war, World War II and the Hollywood years. There are big parts for someone to play Ingrid Bergman, Gerda Taro, Martha Gellhorn, Hemingway, Irwin Shaw and John Steinbeck. They are beginning to cast.