Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey rewrote a piece of film history on Dec. 30, when they filed a lawsuit alleging they were sexually exploited in the 1968 film version of “Romeo and Juliet.”
The actors, now 72 and 71, accuse the late director Franco Zeffirelli of coercing them into performing a bedroom scene in the nude, after first promising that they could wear flesh-colored underwear. They also claim that Zeffirelli lied to them when he said that nude images would not be shown.
In fact, the camera lingers on Whiting’s buttocks, and there is a brief glimpse of Hussey’s breasts. She was 16 and he was 17 at the time. (Their complaint misstated their ages as 15 and 16.)
A studio would never film such a scene today with underage actors, several industry experts say, though doing so is not explicitly forbidden by laws or union rules.
“No studio would touch this with a 10-foot pole,...
The actors, now 72 and 71, accuse the late director Franco Zeffirelli of coercing them into performing a bedroom scene in the nude, after first promising that they could wear flesh-colored underwear. They also claim that Zeffirelli lied to them when he said that nude images would not be shown.
In fact, the camera lingers on Whiting’s buttocks, and there is a brief glimpse of Hussey’s breasts. She was 16 and he was 17 at the time. (Their complaint misstated their ages as 15 and 16.)
A studio would never film such a scene today with underage actors, several industry experts say, though doing so is not explicitly forbidden by laws or union rules.
“No studio would touch this with a 10-foot pole,...
- 1/11/2023
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, “Let Him Go” will open against “Bill and Ted Face the Music”; “Paradise Found” is in the works; “The Irishman” leads the way for Aacta International Awards nominations; and principal photography has wrapped on “Quiet in My Town.”
Release Date
Focus Features has set an Aug. 21 release date for the Kevin Costner-Diane Lane suspense thriller “Let Him Go,” opening against “Bill and Ted Face the Music.”
Costner plays a retired sheriff and Lane will portray his wife. After the loss of their son, the couple leaves their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas. When they arrive, they discover the family has no intention of letting the child go.
The two collaborated on “Man of Steel” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” as the parents of Superman.
Release Date
Focus Features has set an Aug. 21 release date for the Kevin Costner-Diane Lane suspense thriller “Let Him Go,” opening against “Bill and Ted Face the Music.”
Costner plays a retired sheriff and Lane will portray his wife. After the loss of their son, the couple leaves their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas. When they arrive, they discover the family has no intention of letting the child go.
The two collaborated on “Man of Steel” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” as the parents of Superman.
- 12/11/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Twenty-four hours haven’t been nearly enough to settle, in my mind anyway, yesterday’s Tony Awards Sorkin Snub, but for the most part, the nominations sit well. Certainly they represent a decent scope of styles and approaches that make for a Broadway inclusive enough to find space for something as quirky (understatement of the day) as Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus and as traditional (if woke) Kiss Me, Kate.
I wrote about the snubs and surprises of the Tony Award nominations yesterday, so today I’ll walk through some random Broadway byways – congratulations, disappointments and shout-outs to performances and productions that didn’t make the Tony cut but merit remembering as this season heads to a close (Tony eligibility is done and dusted; the ceremony is June 9).
Best Musical Of the big, end-of-ceremony categories, this one probably has the least to quibble with, though I will: Be More Chill should have been here.
I wrote about the snubs and surprises of the Tony Award nominations yesterday, so today I’ll walk through some random Broadway byways – congratulations, disappointments and shout-outs to performances and productions that didn’t make the Tony cut but merit remembering as this season heads to a close (Tony eligibility is done and dusted; the ceremony is June 9).
Best Musical Of the big, end-of-ceremony categories, this one probably has the least to quibble with, though I will: Be More Chill should have been here.
- 5/1/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Same Kind of Different as Me, directed by Michael Carney, is based on 2006 novel written by Ron Hall, Denver Moore and Lynn Vincent. The book detailed the fated meeting and subsequent bonding between Hall and Denver, who were respectively a successful art dealer and a homeless man. Same Kind Of Different As Me Blu-ray […]
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- 2/15/2018
- by Matt Reisine
- Uinterview
Same Kind Of Different As Me, the first joint film partnership between Paramount Pictures and Pure Flix, is releasing in theaters on October 20, 2017.
Greg Kinnear, Renee Zellweger, Djimon Hounsou and Jon Voight
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The film stars Academy Award nominee Greg Kinnear, Academy Award winner Renee Zellweger, Academy Award nominee Djimon Hounsou, and Academy Award winner Jon Voight.
In honor of the film’s message that acts of kindness can make a powerful difference, Pure Flix created an initiative for regional organizations around the country to host red carpet screening events. On October 18, 126 local red carpet events (resulting in sales of 75,000 tickets and showings on 410 screens) took place to benefit local communities and shelters where attendees got a first viewing of the film and were reminded they can make a difference in their communities through their own acts of kindness.
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Greg Kinnear, Renee Zellweger, Djimon Hounsou and Jon Voight
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The film stars Academy Award nominee Greg Kinnear, Academy Award winner Renee Zellweger, Academy Award nominee Djimon Hounsou, and Academy Award winner Jon Voight.
In honor of the film’s message that acts of kindness can make a powerful difference, Pure Flix created an initiative for regional organizations around the country to host red carpet screening events. On October 18, 126 local red carpet events (resulting in sales of 75,000 tickets and showings on 410 screens) took place to benefit local communities and shelters where attendees got a first viewing of the film and were reminded they can make a difference in their communities through their own acts of kindness.
“Same Kind Of Different As Me...
- 10/20/2017
- Look to the Stars
The new full-length trailer for Pure Flix’s fall release Same Kind of Different as Me showcases the film’s three stars — Greg Kinnear, Renée Zellweger and Djimon Hounsou, in an uplifting tease for the film’s long-delayed October 20 release. Directed by Michael Carney, the film is an adaptation of the inspirational bestseller based on the true story of art dealer Ron Hall (Kinnear), who befriends a homeless man named Denver Moore (Housou) in the hope of saving his…...
- 8/7/2017
- Deadline
"Amazing how far a little tender lovin' care can go." Paramount and PureFlix have debuted another new official trailer for the heartfelt drama Same Kind of Different as Me, from director Michael Carney. This was originally scheduled to open in February, but was delayed seven months and is now being released in October, if anyone still wants to see it. Greg Kinnear stars as a family man who befriends a homeless man, played by Djimon Hounsou, and changes his life through a bit of kindness and friendship. The film also stars Renée Zellweger in one of her other major roles (aside from Bridget Jones's Baby) after her hiatus, along with Jon Voight, Olivia Holt, Ty Parker and others. This doesn't look any better than it did when we posted the first trailer last year, but perhaps these a few good performances in this worth appreciating. Here's the second trailer (+ poster...
- 8/6/2017
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The trailer for Same Kind Of Different As Me can really just be boiled down to this one exchange between a well-to-do sainty wife (Renée Zellweger) and her kindhearted but cynical husband (Greg Kinnear) about 90 seconds in:
Sw: It’s pretty sexy what you did today.
Kbch: Hanging out with a homeless guy?
Sw: How was it?
Kbch: Actually, it was kind of amazing.
Sure, the film by first-time feature director Michael Carney also stars Djimon Hounsou as a troubled, angry “modern-day slave” the couple befriends at a soup kitchen, and Jon Voight as a conservative caricature (himself, essentially). But the real message of this trailer is that the two middle-class white people at its center have a lot to pat themselves on the back for. They willingly became friends with a black person. And a poor one at that! Lest anyone think this is just more Hollywood mawkishness ...
Sw: It’s pretty sexy what you did today.
Kbch: Hanging out with a homeless guy?
Sw: How was it?
Kbch: Actually, it was kind of amazing.
Sure, the film by first-time feature director Michael Carney also stars Djimon Hounsou as a troubled, angry “modern-day slave” the couple befriends at a soup kitchen, and Jon Voight as a conservative caricature (himself, essentially). But the real message of this trailer is that the two middle-class white people at its center have a lot to pat themselves on the back for. They willingly became friends with a black person. And a poor one at that! Lest anyone think this is just more Hollywood mawkishness ...
- 8/18/2016
- by Dennis DiClaudio
- avclub.com
"You're not a bad man, and I'm glad we're friends." Paramount has debuted the trailer for a drama called Same Kind of Different as Me, adapted from the memoirs of Denver Moore, Ron Hall & Lynn Vincent, about the lives of three people bound together by fate and friendship. The film stars Renée Zellweger in her first major role (aside from Bridget Jones's Baby) in years, Greg Kinnear, and Djimon Hounsou; along with Jon Voight, Olivia Holt, Ty Parker and others. This looks like an emotional, heartfelt story of friends and family, but some of it looks pretty bland and melodramatic. They're also dumping this during the Oscar season meaning it's not that great, but at least Djimon Hounsou looks exceptional. Give it a watch. Here's the first official trailer for Michael Carney's Same Kind of Different as Me, direct from YouTube: A modern-day slave, an international art dealer, and...
- 8/17/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Renée Zellweger hasn’t graced American screens in six years, but she’s set to make a dual return in the coming months: first with “Bridge Jones’s Baby” and then with “Same Kind of Different as Me.” Michael Carney’s drama, in which Zellweger and Greg Kinnear play a married couple, just dropped its first trailer. Watch it below.
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“I had another dream last night,” Zellweger says with a southern twang as the trailer opens, all but ensuring that whatever she saw in that dream will soon materialize in her waking life. And it does: Djimon Hounsou as a homeless man whose backstory and insights will surely be life-altering. Based on Ron Hall, Denver Moore and Lynn Vincent’s book of the same name (which carries the brief subtitle “A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer,...
Read More: Renee Zellweger Fires Back at ‘Exploitative’ Tabloid Journalism and Body Shaming in New Essay
“I had another dream last night,” Zellweger says with a southern twang as the trailer opens, all but ensuring that whatever she saw in that dream will soon materialize in her waking life. And it does: Djimon Hounsou as a homeless man whose backstory and insights will surely be life-altering. Based on Ron Hall, Denver Moore and Lynn Vincent’s book of the same name (which carries the brief subtitle “A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer,...
- 8/17/2016
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Sean McNamara’s historical fantasy, starring Pierce Brosnan, was set for an April 10 release.
Paramount has pulled The Moon and the Sun from its release schedule.
Sean McNamara’s historical fantasy, starring Pierce Brosnan, William Hurt and Kaya Scodelario, was originally set for an April 10 release but is now undated.
The film centres on King Louis Xiv (Brosnan) who, on a quest for immortality, captures and steals a mermaid’s life force, only for his illegitimate daughter to discover the creature.
Meanwhile, the studio has set Michael Carney’s Same Kind of Different as Me for an April 29, 2016. The film stars Renée Zellweger, Djimon Hounsou and Greg Kinnear.
Paramount has pulled The Moon and the Sun from its release schedule.
Sean McNamara’s historical fantasy, starring Pierce Brosnan, William Hurt and Kaya Scodelario, was originally set for an April 10 release but is now undated.
The film centres on King Louis Xiv (Brosnan) who, on a quest for immortality, captures and steals a mermaid’s life force, only for his illegitimate daughter to discover the creature.
Meanwhile, the studio has set Michael Carney’s Same Kind of Different as Me for an April 29, 2016. The film stars Renée Zellweger, Djimon Hounsou and Greg Kinnear.
- 3/20/2015
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Sean McNamara’s historical fantasy, starring Pierce Brosnan, was set for an April 10 release.
Paramount has pulled The Moon and the Sun from its release schedule.
Sean McNamara’s historical fantasy, starring Pierce Brosnan, William Hurt and Kaya Scodelario, was originally set for an April 10 release but is now undated.
The film centres on King Louis Xiv (Brosnan) who, on a quest for immortality, captures and steals a mermaid’s life force, only for his illegitimate daughter to discover the creature.
Meanwhile, the studio has set Michael Carney’s Same Kind of Different as Me for an April 29, 2016. The film stars Renée Zellweger, Djimon Hounsou and Greg Kinnear.
Paramount has pulled The Moon and the Sun from its release schedule.
Sean McNamara’s historical fantasy, starring Pierce Brosnan, William Hurt and Kaya Scodelario, was originally set for an April 10 release but is now undated.
The film centres on King Louis Xiv (Brosnan) who, on a quest for immortality, captures and steals a mermaid’s life force, only for his illegitimate daughter to discover the creature.
Meanwhile, the studio has set Michael Carney’s Same Kind of Different as Me for an April 29, 2016. The film stars Renée Zellweger, Djimon Hounsou and Greg Kinnear.
- 3/20/2015
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Director Michael Carney and his writing partner Alexander Foard (left and right above) who are behind Paramount’s upcoming feature adaptation of the bestselling nonfiction book Same Kind of Different As Me, have inked with Paradigm. The faith-based drama follows the story of international art dealer Ron Hall (Greg Kinnear), who must befriend a dangerous homeless man (Djimon Hounsou) in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife (Renee Zellweger), a woman…...
- 3/8/2015
- Deadline
Disney star Olivia Holt has been cast in Same Kind of Different as Me.
The actress will join Renee Zellweger and Greg Kinnear in Michael Carney's Paramount Pictures film.
Djimon Hounsou and Jon Voight will also feature in the adaptation of the bestselling non-fiction novel.
The story centres around international art dealer Ron Hall (Kinnear), who is forced to befriend a dangerous homeless man (Hounsou) in a desperate bid to save his struggling marriage.
The dreams of his wife (Zellweger) lead them all down a remarkable path, which includes Hall's reconciliation with his father (Voight).
Holt, who will play the Halls' daughter, is best known as the star of Kickin' It and I Didn't Do It.
Same Kind of Different as Me began shooting in Jackson, Mississippi in October.
The actress will join Renee Zellweger and Greg Kinnear in Michael Carney's Paramount Pictures film.
Djimon Hounsou and Jon Voight will also feature in the adaptation of the bestselling non-fiction novel.
The story centres around international art dealer Ron Hall (Kinnear), who is forced to befriend a dangerous homeless man (Hounsou) in a desperate bid to save his struggling marriage.
The dreams of his wife (Zellweger) lead them all down a remarkable path, which includes Hall's reconciliation with his father (Voight).
Holt, who will play the Halls' daughter, is best known as the star of Kickin' It and I Didn't Do It.
Same Kind of Different as Me began shooting in Jackson, Mississippi in October.
- 11/10/2014
- Digital Spy
• Kevin Bacon is in talks for Jungle. The thriller is based on the true story of Yossi Ghinsberg, who penned a memoir about his dangerous trip to the Amazon jungle where he was accompanied by two friends and a mysterious guide. If the deal goes through, Bacon will play the Austrian guide, Karl. Greg McLean, whom Bacon worked with on 6 Miranda Drive, will direct. Justin Monjo adapted Ghinsberg's 2005 book for the screen. The film will begin shooting early next year in Australia and Colombia. In addition to the film, Ghinsberg's story also inspired the one-hour Discovery Channel docu-drama series, I Shouldn't Be Alive.
- 11/8/2014
- by C. Molly Smith
- EW - Inside Movies
Olivia Holt, star of the Disney Channel’s I Didn't Do It, has joined Paramount's faith-based drama Same Kind of Different as Me. She joins Renee Zellweger, Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou and Jon Voight in the film, which is based on the nonfiction book by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent, author of the best-selling book Heaven Is for Real. Michael Carney is directing from a screenplay he co-wrote with Alexander Foard and Hall. The film is currently shooting in Jackson, Mississippi. The story centers on Ron Hall (Kinnear), an international art dealer who must befriend
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- 11/7/2014
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Renée Zellweger, Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou and Jon Voight will star in Same Kind of Different as Me.
The actors have joined Michael Carney's directorial feature debut based on the bestselling non-fiction novel, Paramount Pictures has announced.
The story centres around international art dealer Ron Hall (Kinnear), who is forced to befriend a dangerous homeless man (Hounsou) in a desperate bid to save his struggling marriage.
The dreams of his wife (Zellweger) lead them all down a remarkable path, which includes Hall's reconciliation with his father (Voight).
Same Kind of Different as Me was written by Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent.
Vincent is the author of Heaven Is for Real, which Kinnear recently adapted.
Same Kind of Different as Me began shooting in Jackson, Mississippi this week.
The actors have joined Michael Carney's directorial feature debut based on the bestselling non-fiction novel, Paramount Pictures has announced.
The story centres around international art dealer Ron Hall (Kinnear), who is forced to befriend a dangerous homeless man (Hounsou) in a desperate bid to save his struggling marriage.
The dreams of his wife (Zellweger) lead them all down a remarkable path, which includes Hall's reconciliation with his father (Voight).
Same Kind of Different as Me was written by Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent.
Vincent is the author of Heaven Is for Real, which Kinnear recently adapted.
Same Kind of Different as Me began shooting in Jackson, Mississippi this week.
- 10/29/2014
- Digital Spy
Paramount Pictures announced on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 that Academy Award®-nominees Greg Kinnear and Djimon Hounsou and Academy Award®-winners Renee Zellweger and Jon Voight will star in Same Kind of Different As Me, based on the best-selling nonfiction book by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent, author of the bestselling book Heaven Is for Real.
Michael Carney will make his feature directorial debut from a screenplay he co-wrote with Alexander Foard and Ron Hall. Mary Parent and Cale Boyter will produce through Disruption Entertainment, alongside Darren Moorman, Stephen Johnson, and Ron Hall. The executive producers are Chris Bancroft, Hans Graffunder, Michael Carney, and Foard.
Principal photography on the film started on October 27th in Jackson, Mississippi.
Same Kind of Different As Me is the story of an international art dealer Ron Hall (Kinnear) who must befriend a dangerous homeless man (Hounsou) in order to save his struggling marriage...
Michael Carney will make his feature directorial debut from a screenplay he co-wrote with Alexander Foard and Ron Hall. Mary Parent and Cale Boyter will produce through Disruption Entertainment, alongside Darren Moorman, Stephen Johnson, and Ron Hall. The executive producers are Chris Bancroft, Hans Graffunder, Michael Carney, and Foard.
Principal photography on the film started on October 27th in Jackson, Mississippi.
Same Kind of Different As Me is the story of an international art dealer Ron Hall (Kinnear) who must befriend a dangerous homeless man (Hounsou) in order to save his struggling marriage...
- 10/29/2014
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
• Greg Kinnear, Jon Voight, Renee Zellweger, and Djimon Hounsou are set to star in Paramount Pictures' Same Kind of Different as Me, EW has confirmed. Michael Carney will make his directorial debut. He co-wrote the script with Alexander Foard and Ron Hall. Based on the book by Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent, the story follows an art dealer (Kinnear) who befriends a homeless man (Honsou) in order to save his marriage to his wife (Zellweger). The unexpected friendship takes the three on an incredible journey, and helps Hall reconnect with his father (Voight). Mary Parent and Cale Boyter...
- 10/29/2014
- by C. Molly Smith
- EW - Inside Movies
Paramount Pictures today announced that Academy Award®-nominees Greg Kinnear and Djimon Hounsou and Academy Award®-winners Renee Zellweger and Jon Voight will star in “Same Kind Of Different As Me,” based on the best-selling nonfiction book by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent, author of the bestselling book Heaven Is for Real.Michael Carney will make his directorial debut from a screenplay he co-wrote with Alexander Foard and Ron Hall. Mary Parent and Cale Boyter will produce through Disruption Entertainment, alongside Darren Moorman, Stephen Johnson and Ron Hall. The executive producers are Chris Bancroft, Hans Graffunder Michael Carney and Foard. Principal photography began October 27th in Jackson, Mississippi. “Same Kind Of Different As Me” is the story of an international art dealer Ron Hall (Kinnear) who must befriend a dangerous homeless man (Hounsou) in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife (Zellweger), a woman whose dreams will lead.
- 10/28/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
- www.themoviebit.com
Paramount Pictures today announced that Academy Award-nominees Greg Kinnear and Djimon Hounsou and Academy Award-winners Renee Zellweger and Jon Voight will star in Same Kind Of Different As Me, based on the best-selling nonfiction book by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent, author of the bestselling book Heaven Is for Real.
Michael Carney will make his directorial debut from a screenplay he co-wrote with Alexander Foard and Ron Hall. Mary Parent and Cale Boyter will produce through Disruption Entertainment, alongside Darren Moorman, Stephen Johnson and Ron Hall. The executive producers are Chris Bancroft, Hans Graffunder Michael Carney and Foard.
Principal photography began October 27th in Jackson, Mississippi.
Same Kind Of Different As Me is the story of an international art dealer Ron Hall (Kinnear) who must befriend a dangerous homeless man (Hounsou) in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife (Zellweger), a woman whose dreams will...
Michael Carney will make his directorial debut from a screenplay he co-wrote with Alexander Foard and Ron Hall. Mary Parent and Cale Boyter will produce through Disruption Entertainment, alongside Darren Moorman, Stephen Johnson and Ron Hall. The executive producers are Chris Bancroft, Hans Graffunder Michael Carney and Foard.
Principal photography began October 27th in Jackson, Mississippi.
Same Kind Of Different As Me is the story of an international art dealer Ron Hall (Kinnear) who must befriend a dangerous homeless man (Hounsou) in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife (Zellweger), a woman whose dreams will...
- 10/28/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
One of the under-discussed success of 2014 (but one that won’t go unnoticed in Hollywood) is "Heaven Is for Real," the adaptation of Lynn Vincent’s New York Times Bestseller. The true story of a kid’s near death experience and the visions of the afterlife he bestowed to his parents grossed over $90 million at the domestic box office, a huge hit for Sony Pictures and a career highlight for star Greg Kinnear. Those numbers must have instilled some faith in the actor: He’ll star alongside Renee Zellweger and Djimon Hounsou in the next Vincent adaptation, “Same Kind of Different As Me.” According to a press release announcing the cast, Paramount Pictures's tongue-twisting drama tells the true story of “an international art dealer Ron Hall (Kinnear) who must befriend a dangerous homeless man (Hounsou) in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife (Zellweger), a woman whose...
- 10/28/2014
- by Matt Patches
- Hitfix
Principal photography has started on Same Kind of Different As Me, which will makr the directorial dbut of Michael Carney, and to mark the start of production, Paramount has announced some of the high profile actors cast in the film and what part they'll play.
Check out the full press release:
Paramount Pictures today announced that Academy Award®-nominees Greg Kinnear and Djimon Hounsou and Academy Award®-winners Renee Zellweger and Jon Voight will star in “Same Kind Of Different As Me,” based on the best-selling nonfiction book by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent, author of the bestselling book Heaven Is for Real.
Michael Carney will make his directorial debut from a screenplay he co-wrote with Alexander Foard and Ron Hall. Mary Parent and Cale Boyter will produce through Disruption Entertainment, alongside Darren Moorman, Stephen Johnson and Ron Hall. The executive producers are Chris Bancroft, Hans Graffunder Michael Carney and Foard.
Check out the full press release:
Paramount Pictures today announced that Academy Award®-nominees Greg Kinnear and Djimon Hounsou and Academy Award®-winners Renee Zellweger and Jon Voight will star in “Same Kind Of Different As Me,” based on the best-selling nonfiction book by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent, author of the bestselling book Heaven Is for Real.
Michael Carney will make his directorial debut from a screenplay he co-wrote with Alexander Foard and Ron Hall. Mary Parent and Cale Boyter will produce through Disruption Entertainment, alongside Darren Moorman, Stephen Johnson and Ron Hall. The executive producers are Chris Bancroft, Hans Graffunder Michael Carney and Foard.
- 10/28/2014
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou and Jon Voight are joining Renee Zellweger in Paramount's religious drama Same Kind of Different as Me. The film is based on the nonfiction book by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent, author of the best-selling book Heaven Is for Real. The story centers on Hall (Kinnear), an international art dealer who must befriend a dangerous homeless man (Hounsou) in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife (Zellweger). Voight will play Hall's father, with whom he reconciles thanks to the revelations of his new life. Michael Carney will make his directorial
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- 10/28/2014
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After taking a break from acting for four years, Renee Zellweger is getting back in the game. Next year, we’ll see the actress in legal thriller The Whole Truth, alongside Keanu Reeves, and it looks like that project rekindled her fire for performance, as Deadline reports that Zellweger has also signed on to star in Paramount’s faith drama, Same Kind Of Different As Me.
The film is based on the 2006 bestselling novel by art dealer Ron Hall and drifter Denver Moore. The pair co-wrote the novel after they were introduced by Hall’s wife Deborah at a homeless shelter where the married couple volunteered. After they met, their lives were forever changed when they become fast friends.
Zellweger is set to play Deborah, who is described as being a kind and generous woman who sought to help those in need right up until her death. It sounds like bona fide tearjerking material,...
The film is based on the 2006 bestselling novel by art dealer Ron Hall and drifter Denver Moore. The pair co-wrote the novel after they were introduced by Hall’s wife Deborah at a homeless shelter where the married couple volunteered. After they met, their lives were forever changed when they become fast friends.
Zellweger is set to play Deborah, who is described as being a kind and generous woman who sought to help those in need right up until her death. It sounds like bona fide tearjerking material,...
- 10/20/2014
- by Gem Seddon
- We Got This Covered
Exclusive: Renee Zellweger has boarded Paramount’s faith-based drama Same Kind Of Different As Me, adapted from the 2006 nonfiction best-seller about the unlikely friendship between wealthy white art dealer Ron Hall and former sharecropper-turned-drifter Denver Moore. Introduced by Hall’s wife Deborah, the two men from opposite walks of life met at a homeless shelter where Hall was volunteering. Their self-published book Same Kind Of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, An International Art Dealer, And The Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together was picked up by Thomas Nelson and went on to hit No. 8 on the New York Times bestseller list. Zellweger will play Deborah, whose higher calling to serve others brought Hall and Moore together before she succumbed to cancer in 2000.
The project is in the works at Paramount with Mary Parent producing alongside Darren Moorman (Marilyn Hotchkiss’ Ballroom Dancing & Charm School, Unconditional), a former exec at faith-based Sky Angel.
The project is in the works at Paramount with Mary Parent producing alongside Darren Moorman (Marilyn Hotchkiss’ Ballroom Dancing & Charm School, Unconditional), a former exec at faith-based Sky Angel.
- 10/20/2014
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
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