Director Anton Ernst has responded to the backlash surrounding his upcoming film Finding Jack, which has met criticism due to its controversial decision to utilize CGI technology to cast iconic film star James Dean in the lead role. Yes, Scream VI Marketing Is Behind the Creepy Ghostface Sightings Causing Scares Across the U.S. David Oyelowo, Taylor Sheridan's 'Bass Reeves' Series at Paramount+ Casts King Richard Star Demi Singleton (EXCLUSIVE), Star Trek: Discovery to End With Season 5, Paramount+ Pushes Premiere to 2024. Since it seems Hollywood is struggling to find human talent, we put together a list of 35 living actors who are available to be cast in upcoming films: Matt Miller is a Brooklyn-based culture/lifestyle writer and music critic whose work has appeared in Esquire, Forbes, The Denver Post, and documentaries. THR says that the new movieFinding Jack is going to bust James Dean out of his grave and have him return to the silver screen. Dean famously had three leading roles before he died: East of Eden (BAFTA and Oscar nominated for Best Actor), Rebel Without a Cause (BAFTA nominated for Best Actor), and Giant (Oscar nominated for Best Actor). This is awful, Evans said in a tweet. It's a bold casting decision to choose an actor who has been dead for six decades instead of literally any other currently living performer. Not Bring James Dean Back From The I want to weigh in on the controversy over last weeks announced plans to digitally resurrect James Dean for a new war movie. Director Anton Ernst addresses James Dean controversy. Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Thats what weve done here as well. Jonathan Majors on Oscar Favorites, Bad Reviews, and the Road Trip That Made Him Realize He Was a Star, The Best Picture Race Got a Lot More Confusing This Week, Tom Cruise Made the Rounds This Week, but Other Oscar Nominees Got More Applause Than Top Gun: Maverick, How Michael B. 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The projects official synopsis reads: Based on the actual existence and abandonment of over 10,000 canine units at the end of the Vietnam War, Finding Jack is a film of friendship and love under desperate circumstances that will grab your heart and wont let go. Casting is underway to find the actor who will play the lead role. Maybe we can get a computer to paint us a new Picasso. A digital version of James Dean is set to star in a new movie titled Finding Jack, which is set for release next year. This is one of the most contemptible ideas Ive heard in a long time. Los Angeles based production company Magic City Films is behind the project and obtained the rights to use James Dean from his family. WebFinding Jack Action Adventure Note: Because this project is categorized as in development, the data is only available on IMDbPro and is subject to change. But, .css-umdwtv{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:.0625rem;text-decoration-color:#FF3A30;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:background 0.4s;transition:background 0.4s;background:linear-gradient(#ffffff, #ffffff 50%, #d5dbe3 50%, #d5dbe3);-webkit-background-size:100% 200%;background-size:100% 200%;}.css-umdwtv:hover{color:#000000;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;-webkit-background-position:100% 100%;background-position:100% 100%;}according to The Hollywood Reporter, "a realistic version of James Dean" will appear on-screen for the first time in 63 years: "We searched high and low for the perfect character to portray the role of Rogan, which has some extreme complex character arcs, and after months of research, we decided on James Dean," Ernst told THR. At the end of the war, the U.S. Government announces that due to the cost of withdrawal, all U.S. dogs serving in the war have been declared surplus military equipment and will not be transported home. All Rights Reserved. We never want to lose that emphasis and this [social media reaction] becomes a distraction of what the story is about.. For the hundreds of dog handlers throughout Vietnam, whose dogs had saved countless lives, the news is greeted with shock and disbelief. You might recall when it was announced last week that James Dean, an actor who has been dead for over sixty years, would be taking on a leading role in a Vietnam War movie. The film will be directed by Anton Ernst and Tati Golykh, written by Mari James Dean Will Return From The Grave (Via CGI) In 'Finding Jack' Dean will be recreatedvia CGI using actual footage and photos. 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"We searched high and low for the perfect character to portray the role of Rogan, which has some extreme complex character arcs, and after months of research, we decided on James Dean, Ernst told The Hollywood Reporter. James Dean Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. ", Not only that, but it also seemed (at the time, at least) that there were potential plans to bring back other deceased screen icons for various projects. The film is eyeing for a worldwide release on November 11, 2020. But does anyone think this is a good idea? From the perspective of the actor, it subverts the creative process, reduces opportunities to work and is an attack on creativity. Screen icon James Dean is about to appear in his first film since his death in 1955, and its all due to the magic of CGI. Deeply depressed, he plans to die in the war. She said it was important that Deans family was given the chance to approve his image use, and gave its blessing. It will tell the story of an unlikely friendship between a man and a yellow Labrador. Geoff Anderson from Imagine Engine will be overseeing the VFX supervision on Deans recreation. They will achieve this feat through full-body CGI, archival footage and photos. Another actor will provide Rogans voice. Magic City Films is handling the foreign sales. Finding Jack (2020) Pictures, Trailer, Reviews, News, DVD and The film will employ"full body" CGI and bring in a voice actor. 2023 Vanyaland. Dean will play a character called Rogan, considered a secondary lead role.. I do understand those who have a viscerally negative reaction to these kinds of re-creations, she said. As for the culture-wide implications for a choice like this, well let the final paragraphs of the THR article speak for themselves: This opens up a whole new opportunity for many of our clients who are no longer with us, said Mark Roesler, CEO of CMG Worldwide, which represents Deans family alongside more than1,700 entertainment, sports, music and historical personalities, including the likes of Burt Reynolds, Christopher Reeve, Ingrid Bergman, Neil Armstrong, Bette Davis and Jack Lemmon. The digital infusion of the CGI James Dean into Finding Jack is grotesque, undignified and exploitive. I also spoke with SAG-AFTRA president Gabrielle Carteris to Today in terrible ideas: James Dean will return from the grave to star in the new movieFinding Jack. James Dean Makes Return to Big Screen in 'Finding Jack Rebel Without a Body: James Dean to be digitally revived for If you arent terrified about this, then youre probably a Celebrity Deathmatch fan, excited to see the photorealistic body of Christopher Reeve tangle with Burt Reynolds in a series of insanely bloody conflicts. Last week, The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that James Dean will star in an upcoming war drama called Finding Jack. It should be noted that, prior to his passing, Robin Williams ensured that his likeness wouldn't be used in any form of advertising for 25 years after his death, as stated in the Hollywood Reporter. Ernst and Golyk also serve as producers along with Artistry Media Groups Donald A. Barton. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Bases on author Gareth Crockers novel of the same name, Finding Jack is set during the Vietnam War and is inspired by actual events when more than 10,000 military dogs were abandoned at the end of the War. This awful-sounding James Dean project only is the start of all of this, and were really worried about a future where the pliability of likeness rights can lead to what is basically the Cinema of Deepfakes. Magic City Films has announced it will work withCanadian VFX company Imagine Engine and South African VFX studio MOI Worldwide to recreate a realistic version of James Dean. We searched high and low for the perfect character to portray the role of Rogan, which has some extreme complex character arcs, and after months of research, we decided on James Dean,. James Dean Has Begun a Concerning Trend James Dean may be resurrected for a new film using CGI The idea of bringing dead actors back for digital performances isn't entirely new. But how could an actor who's been dead for more than six decades be cast in a film now? The producers said that theyve received strong expressions of interest during the first three days of AFM. Canadian VFX banner Imagine Engine will be working alongside South African VFX company MOI Worldwide to re-create what the filmmakers describe as "a realistic version of James Dean. The cultural icon, known for 2023 IndieWire Media, LLC. Get The Latest IndieWire Alerts And Newsletters Delivered Directly To Your Inbox. Announced just over a year ago, Finding Jack will be directed by Anton Ernst and Tati Golykh and is based on Gareth Crockers novel of the same name. Heres what the film is about, according to THR: Adapted by Maria Sova from Gareth Crockers novel,Finding Jackis based on the existence and abandonment of more than 10,000 military dogs at the end of the Vietnam War. How Hollywood Really Felt About James Dean's CGI Per the THR story: Directed by Anton Ernst and Tati Golykh, the project comes from the filmmakers' own recently launched production house Magic City Films, which obtained the rights to use Dean's image from his family. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Vanyaland. James Dean Estate. The CGI James Dean will be playing the films secondary lead named Rogan with another actor set to voice the character. Ernst said the filmmakers decided Dean would best fit the role of Rogan, a complex yet by-the-book military officer. 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The film was set to be produced by Ernst and Golykh's production company, Magic City Films, and even had a song written for the film by Academy Award-nominated songwriter Diane Warren. Today in terrible ideas: James Dean will return from the grave to star in the new movie Finding Jack. 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Through the use of CGI, of course. For Fletcher, he knows that if he abandons Jack, then he too will be lost. Yes, Scream VI Marketing Is Behind the Creepy Ghostface Sightings Causing Scares Across the U.S. David Oyelowo, Taylor Sheridan's 'Bass Reeves' Series at Paramount+ Casts King Richard Star Demi Singleton (EXCLUSIVE), Star Trek: Discovery to End With Season 5, Paramount+ Pushes Premiere to 2024. By Kevin Burwick Nov 8, 2019 New James Dean The announcement triggered a wave of protest on social media from actors including Chris Evans, Elijah Wood, Bette Midler and Dylan Sprouse. James Dean's DirectorsAnton Ernst and Tati Golykh say they have the approval of Dean's family to perform this digital necromancy, but that doesn't mean it's a good idea. Contact We do not intend to let his fans down.". 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Influencers: Profiles of a Partnership 2022, How to Pitch Stories and Articles to IndieWire, Michael Mann: Leonardo DiCaprio Had 'Amazing' Screen Test for Scrapped James Dean Biopic, Jimmy Stewart, Bette Davis, and More Could Be Next 'Digital Humans' After CGI James Dean, Quentin Tarantino's Favorite Movies: 50 Films the Director Wants You to See, Oscars 2023: Best Makeup and Hairstyling Predictions. Director Anton Ernst recently spoke to THR about the announcement of Finding Jack, as well as the outrage on social media about the news. Or will they be distracted by the CGI ghost of James Dean walking through scenes? Finding Jack will be directed byAnton Ernst and Tati Golykh through their Magic City Films banners with Maria Sova writing the films screenplay. 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He emphasized how Anyone that is brought back to life -- you have to respect them. Related The man has delivered some of the greatest blockbusters of all time and did, Rumors surrounding James Gunns future plans for the DC Universe are still flying around, one of which being that the. James Dean - Finding Jack - COFL - YouTube I am in full agreement with those celebs including Chris Evans, Bette Midler and Elijah Wood whove taken to social media to lambaste the move. Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. Directors Ernst and Tati Golykh acquired the rights to use Deans image from his family and partnered with Canadian VFX, Imagine Engine and South African VFX company MOI Worldwide to digitally create a realistic version of James Dean by using actual footage and photos from his past works. James Dean passed away famously in 1955. The U.S. didn't send troops to Vietnam until 10 years after Dean's death, so it's not like his image is essential to our collective cultural understanding of that era. While it begs the question of why not simply cast an actor who embodies Dean's qualities, co-director Anton Ernst told the Hollywood Reporter that they "searched high and low for the perfect character to portray the role of Rogan, which has some extreme complex character arcs, and after months of research, we decided on James Dean. Based the story about 10,000 canine units who were abandoned at the end of the Vietnam War, Finding Jack explores themes of friendship and love under desperate circumstances. We felt that using James Dean would be an excellent way to convey this character.. Dean, who died in 1955, will be brought back to life via CGI in In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ernst admitted he was saddened and confused by the negativity surrounding the film. 24,486 views Nov 6, 2019 James Dean, who died in a 1955 car crash at the age of 24, is making an unexpected return to the big screen. I also challenge those who say this is the only way the creators vision can be realized.. Mikey also arrives at the scene. The actor died in a car crash in September 1955 at the age of 24. To catch everyone up to speed, Ernst and co-director Tati Golykh have cast James Dean to star in a Vietnam War film, titled Finding Jack. Director Anton Ernst has responded to the backlash surrounding his upcoming film Finding Jack, which has met criticism due to its controversial decision to utilize CGI technology to cast iconic film star James Dean in the lead role. All Rights Reserved. Even though he had only starred in three films, Dean has been a pop culture icon known for his rebellious image onscreen. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC.