As part of its Cannes Market presentations, HanWay Films arranged for Phillip Noyce to tell buyers about its true-crime love story “Peggy Jo,” which he will direct, with “Baby Driver” and “Yesterda…
starring. The film is loosely based on the true-story of the life of Texan Peggy Jo Tallas, who takes to robbing banks while posing as a man.
Although James is younger than the real character, many of the details are the same, Noyce said, such as the aging infirm mother, she cares for, her relationship with her brother, and her love affair. “That said, this is first and foremost a piece of escapist entertainment,” Noyce said. Noyce said: “This is a story about the extraordinariness that is in so-called ‘ordinary persons’,” which can be observed if you “look beneath the surface.” On the surface, she lives “a mundane life,” working as a waitress, but “she dreams,” he said, and then one day “she fulfils her dream,” at huge risk to herself. Along the way, she meets another so-called ordinary person who she believes is like herself, a lover of books, fantasy and nature, with unfulfilled dreams.
He said that her costume, when she is dressed as a man, would be key to the believability of her character, given that it was initially believed that the robber was a man. As “Cowboy Bob” she will be dressed in high cowboy boots and a Stetson to give her added height.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bill Murray & Anne Hathaway To Star In Canine Pic ‘Bum’s Rush’ — CannesBill Murray and Anne Hathaway are set to star in canine pic Bum’s Rush, which Rocket Science is launching sales on at the Cannes virtual market. CAA reps domestic. Aaron Schneider (Greyhound)…
Read more »
‘Dunkirk’ Star Aneurin Barnard Joins Alex Pettyfer Thriller ‘Hunters In The Dark’ — CannesEXCLUSIVE: Aneurin Barnard (Dunkirk) has been cast opposite Alex Pettyfer (Magic Mike) in thriller Hunters In The Dark, which DDI is selling this week at the Cannes virtual market. As previously an…
Read more »
‘Shriver’: Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson & Da’Vine Joy Randolph To Star In Comedy — CannesMichael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson and Da’Vine Joy Randolph are to star in director Michael Maren’s comedy Shriver, with Jimmi Simpson, Zach Braff, Mark Boone, Jr. and Aja Naomi King roundin…
Read more »
Beijing Buyers Sit on Cannes' Virtual Sidelines as Chinese Cinemas Remain ShutteredChinese dealmakers emerged as a major buying force in the last decade, but with the Middle Kingdom now lagging the world in reopening cinemas amid the COVID-19 crisis, the Beijing industry is in limbo. Says one insider: 'There's a sinking sense of despair.'
Read more »
Elizabeth Banks to Play Ms. Frizzle in ‘Magic School Bus’ Live-Action MovieElizabeth Banks has come aboard Universal’s “The Magic School Bus” live-action movie adaptation to play the intrepid teacher Ms. Frizzle. “The Magic School Bus,” based…
Read more »
‘By the People’ Director Amy Rice on ‘The Independent,’ Starring Kumail Nanjiani (EXCLUSIVE)At the virtual Cannes market, the Exchange is pre-selling political thriller “The Independent,” the narrative feature debut of twice Emmy-nominated director Amy Rice, starring “Th…
Read more »