Untitled Chris Evans as Gene Kelly Film
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Untitled Chris Evans as Gene Kelly Film
EXCLUSIVE: The new year has only just begun and another high-profile project has hit the market as We are hearing Chris Evans is rumored to play Gene Kelly in an untitled film, which is based on an original idea conceived by Evans. The film is about a 12 year old boy who works on the MGM Lot in 1952 and begins to create an imagined friendship with the legendary movie star Gene Kelly while working on his next film.
No studio is attached at this time.
In addition to starring in the film, Evans will also produce the project alongside Mark Kassen. Rian Johnson’s and Ram Bergman’s T-Street Productions is set to produce the project, alongside three-time Academy Award nominee John Logan, who will write the script and produce it as well. The film marks a reunion for Johnson, Bergman and Evans, who all worked together on the smash hit Knives Out.
No studio is attached at this time.
In addition to starring in the film, Evans will also produce the project alongside Mark Kassen. Rian Johnson’s and Ram Bergman’s T-Street Productions is set to produce the project, alongside three-time Academy Award nominee John Logan, who will write the script and produce it as well. The film marks a reunion for Johnson, Bergman and Evans, who all worked together on the smash hit Knives Out.
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The MCU is taking over dance star biopics now!
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Sure, why not. I can see Evans as Gene Kelly. More than I can see Tom Holland as Fred Astaire.
Of course, I see similarities in looks but I don’t think I’ve ever seen Evans dance.
Of course, I see similarities in looks but I don’t think I’ve ever seen Evans dance.
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You think Evans looks anything like Kelly? I don't. But I do like Evans a lot. So I'll give this a chance. I said the same about Nicole Kidman playing Lucille Ball, and she nailed it.
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Hubbub (01-07-22)
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I hope he shaves for the role.
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It's often been said that Gene Kelly was built like a linebacker more than a dancer, so...
...if Evans can learn to dance that could be brilliant.
...if Evans can learn to dance that could be brilliant.
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Evans is also about 4 or 5 inches taller than Kelly was, but I guess we've seen worse cast for biopics. But you're right, as dancers go, Gene Kelly was pretty ripped.
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Dr. DVD (01-09-22)