lead cast and start up funds
Lujack- (Colin Farrell)
Colin Farrell is a native of Ireland his breakthrough starring role was in Tigerland (2000) since he has done several films including Phone Booth (2002), Daredevil(2003) , Hart’s War (2002), Minority Report (2002), Alexander (2004), Miami Vice (2006), and is currently working on The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus expected release is in 2009. He has won and been nominated for numerous awards such as: Golden Goblet for Best Actor in Hart’s War (Won), numerous MTV movie Awards and Teen Choice Awards, Boston Society of Film Critics Awards for Best Actor in Tigerland (won), People’s Choice Awards, European Film Awards, just to name a few.
Why we want to cast Colin Farrell-
Coin Farrell is a guy’s guy who will attract men who want to see him to idolize him, and he will attract women to see him for his sex appeal. He has proven himself to be a great actor, with praise from Al Pacino and his colleagues. He is also a fan favorite. He has the confidence to portray the wise cracking Jimmy Lujack, as well as the athleticism to be a believable action hero. He has done numerous action adventure films and will do the character justice.
Why he would want to work with us-
Since 2006 he has faded a little bit from the spotlight, not only will he be working on a project that has a mass appeal, but it is a film that is fun to work on, the character is a lovable wisecracking hero that excels in everything he does. It will also give him the opportunity to work with James Mangold, a noted director, and Andy Lau, an International star.
Time commitment-
Due to the extent of his role and him being in every scene we foresee needing Mr. Farrell for the entire 6 weeks.
Tommy Chin (Andy Lau) -
Andy Lau has 136 acting film credits to his name starting from 1981. He has done several films that have won international praise as well as in his native country. He is known as on of the best action hero’s of today. He has won Swissair/Crossair Special Prize for Xiang Gang zhi zao (1997), Golden Horse Award for best actor in Mou gaan dou III: Jung gik mou gaan (Infernal Affairs 3: 2003) as well as 6 other wins in different areas and 21 nominations for various awards.
Why we want to cast Andy Lau-
He has a wide appeal internationally, he is an expert in martial arts, and has a reputation of professionalism. Also his body of work has had some significant roles that have broke through beyond Asian markets.
Why he would want to work with us-
Andy Lau would be interested in working in an American film; this could possibly launch a career in Hollywood. He will also have ample opportunity to work with already established names such as Colin Farrell and James Mangold.
Time commitment-
Tommy is currently in 1/3 of the script, however with pending re-writes to expand his character and the intensity of the scenes he is in, we foresee needing him for about 4 weeks.
Lane Randolph (Tamara Feldman) –
Tamara is relatively new and is an up and coming star, she started in television in such shows as Smallville (2002), Boston Legal (2005), Supernatural (2006), and Monk (2006). in minimal film roles. Her big break was getting a recurring guest role in ABC’s latest hit drama Dirty Sexy Money. She has a film Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, expected to be released in spring 2008 and has two more films currently in post.
Why we want to cast Tamara Feldman-
She has a mysterious sex appeal and is versatile to be the girl next door or the exotic vixen. Also with her star rising we can get her for a lower rate and depending on the success of her upcoming films, get a lot more attention from her fans and others.
Why she would want to work with us-
As previously stated she is not a know actress yet, however she will be looking for opportunities to do as many films as possible to cross over into films from television. Also she will be given to opportunity to work with Andy Lau, Colin Farrell, and James Mangold, which could add notoriety, and attaching her name with theirs can only bring good things.
Time commitment-
We should only need Tamara for 2 ½ weeks. Most of her scenes are dialogue based and there is not a large amount of stunts or moving scenes she is in.
Phyllis Randolph (Kim Cattrall) –
Kim Cattrall has been a working since 1975 when she had a small role in Rosebud, since then she has worked in several films, such as Porky’s (1982) , and television she is most known for her role as Samantha in HBO’s hit Sex and the City (1998-2004). Sex and the City: The Movie is currently in post and creating a lot of buzz. She has 5 Emmy and 3 Golden Globe nominations and one win for Sex and the City.
Why we want to cast Kim Cattrall –
Kim Catrrall can attract her fans to see her in this film, she has perfected playing sexually charged roles and this will be no different. Her appearance is that of a gold digging vixen that is lethal and dangerous, but has an heir of sophistication surrounding her. She has a gutter appeal about her that is required when playing Phyllis.
Why she would want to work with us-
Kim Cattrall thrives off of her career and the age that she is at does not offer a lot of roles, she is looking for work and we are offering it. She will also enjoy rubbing elbows with big names like James Mangold and Colin Farrell.
Time commitment:
Ms. Cattrall will be needed for about a week, her role is mainly dialogue based does not require stunts, effect, etc.
Kurt Randolph (Brandon Barash) –
Brandon is a newcomer he has worked on a few films with very minor roles such as Crash Landing (2005), Intellectual Property (2006), Ten Inch Hero (2007). He has done several television shows as recurring secondary characters such as Gilmore Girls (2002-2004), 24 (2005), NCIS (2006). He is currently playing Johnny Zacchara on ABC’s number one rated soap opera General Hospital.
Why we want to cast Brandon Barash-
Barash is versatile in the characters he can portray. He has the ability to play a quiet invisible pained character, while still having likability and being visually appealing to the audience. With his soap following we will be able hit his young and older female fans who are watching him on daytime television.
Why he would want to work with us-
He still is looking to launch his career. With a breakthrough role, he could break out of his typical role and gain notoriety by working with bigger names, and a noted director.
Time commitment:
Brandon’s character is killed relatively early in the film, so we will only need him for about 2 days, at most.
Waters (R. Lee Ermey) –Ermey has been working as an actor since 1978; he has accumulated 104 acting credits over the years. He is best known for his military and cop roles. He was in Full Metal Jacket (1987), Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Se7en (1995), and Dead Man Walking (1995), and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), just to name a few. He has also done guest spots on various television shows. He was nominated for a golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
and won a Boston Society of Film Critics Award for his supporting role in Full Metal Jacket. Why we want to cast R. Lee Ermey-We believe that Ermey will be the proper antagonist for Lujack to prove something to. He has a very abrasive way about him, as a former Marine he is tough. We believe that by casting him as Waters he will be able to make the most out of the character and stand out. Why he would want to work with us-
and won a Boston Society of Film Critics Award for his supporting role in Full Metal Jacket. Why we want to cast R. Lee Ermey-We believe that Ermey will be the proper antagonist for Lujack to prove something to. He has a very abrasive way about him, as a former Marine he is tough. We believe that by casting him as Waters he will be able to make the most out of the character and stand out. Why he would want to work with us-
He is a working actor and we are offering him money and the ability ot work with notable people in the industry.
Time commitment: Since he is not in too many scenes we will not need him for a long duration of the shoot, however some of his scenes involve a lot of different characters and a lot of action surrounding him. Think that we would need Ermey for about one week.
Start Up Funds
Plainview Productions has started off with $1 million we used that million to option the script and to begin paying our actors and director.
We have raised money from international and domestic theatrical presales as well as Asian DVD sales. We have also teamed up with James Mangold’s production company and are receiving 40% of our budget as well as crew members from them. We are currently working on advertising within our film and hope to be able to raise some more funds by allowing product placement in our street and arena scenes.
