Alternative Press reported yesterday that an Iggy Pop biopic called
The Passenger will soon be made, under the direction of Nick Gomez. Focusing on Iggy’s early days with the Stooges, it will feature Elijah Wood in the title roll. Okie Doke…
Personally, I’m getting excited for Benecio Del Toro’s directing of Hunter Thompson’s The Rum Diary, estimated release — Dec. 2008.
Starring…
Johnny Depp, Benecio, Josh Hartnett (his introduction to hard drugs?), and Nick Nolte
Bad Ass.
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Can I ask about your Rum Diary news and whether it’s recent or not because I heard that Benicio isn’t directing any more, unless you heard differently?
I’d love to see that cast take on Hunter S. Thompson!
Yes! I’m mistaken after a bit of digging. Del Toro was originally going to direct, but Bruce Robinson has taken the reins.
The cast is still set though - Depp returns as the good doctor of gonzo. Right on.
Shoot! Oh well, thanks… I was hoping you had some cool inside news. Let’s hope this does finally get made.