In development for three years now, the film adaptation of Denis Lehane's novel is finally coming together.
Ben Affleck is set to start shooting the film in November, back behind the camera for the first time since "Argo," his 2012 directorial effort that won the Oscar for Best Picture.
"Live by Night" was supposed to come out this December, but production was forced into a delay because of scheduling conflicts with Ben Affleck's other commitments. The in-demand Hollywood star has had his fourth turn behind the camera constantly pushed back due to his bankability in front of it.
Before launching himself into Lehane's Prohibition-era story, which takes place in his native Boston, Affleck signed on to star in David Fincher's "Gone Girl," adapted from the Gillian Flynn novel of the same name. He also accepted the highly prized role of Bruce Wayne in DC's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," scheduled for release in March 2016.
Affleck and Lehane reunited
The two men have history together seeing as Affleck's first try at directing was with "Gone Baby Gone," the critically acclaimed film that starred his brother, Casey Affleck, alongside Morgan Freeman and Ed Harris, and which was adapted from a Lehane novel. Known for being meticulous in his work, Affleck really has thrown himself into this adaptation, as director, screenwriter alongside Denis Lehane, actor and, with Leonardo DiCaprio, producer. In fact, DiCaprio too is a connoisseur of Lehane's world, having starred in "Shutter Island," Martin Scorsese's adaptation of the author's novel.
Affleck will have the starring role in "Live by Night." He will play Joe Coughlin, a Boston cop's son in the 20s who has chosen not to follow in his father's footsteps and instead become a booze smuggler smack in the middle of Prohibition. Elle Fanning, Sienna Miller and Zoe Saldana make up the rest of the principal cast of the film, slated for release in October 2016.
Batman, a real-time consuming endeavor
By agreeing to don the mask of Batman, the Hollywood star probably never thought the role would own him in such a way. In fact, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" is just the first film in which he will have to pull double duty as Bruce Wayne and the caped crusader: he will also appear in "Suicide Squad," scheduled for summer 2016, and "The Justice League," a two-parter scheduled for 2017 and 2019. Affleck has also recently announced his intention to direct and co-write a new solo Batman movie.
All things considered, 2016 is gearing up to be a busy year for Affleck as he will also be starring in "The Accountant," a drama co-starring Anna Kendrick and J.K. Simmons.
AFP RELAXNEWS
Wed Jul 15 2015
Ben Affleck is set to start shooting the film in November, back behind the camera. - AP pic
Melahirkan lebih ramai pencipta nilai Bumiputera
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif, Yayasan Peneraju, Ibrahim Sani berkongsi pandangan beliau berkenaan hala tuju
Ziyad Zolkefli, Latif Romly sah layak ke Sukan Paralimpik Paris 2024
Antara atlet lain adalah atlet lompat jauh, Datuk Abdul Latif Romly, dan atlet para berbasikal, Muhamad Yusof Hafizi Shaharuddin.
Jualan kenderaan baharu meningkat 21 peratus pada April - MAA
Jualan kenderaan baharu Malaysia melonjak 21 peratus kepada 57,991 unit pada April 2024 daripada 47,802 pada bulan yang sama tahun lepas, demikian menurut Persatuan Automotif Malaysia (MAA).
Analisis perdagangan: Imbangan dagangan menurun, jumlah dagangan meningkat
Jumlah dagangan menunjukkan peningkatan 12.1 peratus daripada RM197.8 bilion pada tahun sebelumnya kepada RM221.7 bilion dipacu oleh kenaikan import 15.6 peratus, mencecah RM107.0 bilion dan eksport 9.1 peratus, mencecah RM114.7 bilion. Bagaimana ini mencerminkan kesihatan ekonomi semasa?
Kupasan bersama Pengarah Program MBA, Putra Business School (PBS),
Prof Madya Dr. Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff.
Kupasan bersama Pengarah Program MBA, Putra Business School (PBS),
Prof Madya Dr. Ahmed Razman Abdul Latiff.
Malaysia sebagai pintu masuk syarikat Sweden - Duta
Malaysia terus menarik syarikat Sweden kerana kestabilan politik negara, taraf hidup yang baik dan penguasaan bahasa Inggeris meluas.
Malaysia Masters 2024 buka gelanggang, pemain negara optimis buat yang terbaik
Gelanggang kejohanan Badminton Malaysia Masters 2024 membuka tirainya hari ini hingga 26 Mei ini di Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur.
AWANI Pagi: COVID-19 belum berakhir
Diskusi #AWANIpagi hari ini bersama Dr Tan Seok Hong, Pakar Perubatan Kesihatan Awam, Bahagian Kawalan Penyakit, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia berhubung ancaman COVID-19 yang belum berakhir.
#AWANInews
#AWANInews
EPL: Liverpool sahkan Arne Slot sebagai pengganti Jurgen Klopp
Slot mengendalikan kelab Belanda, Feyenoord Rotterdam sejak 2021, memenangi kejuaraan liga Eredivisie pada 2022/23 bersama Piala Belanda.
Thailand catat KDNK 1.5 peratus dalam suku pertama
KDNK dalam tempoh Januari-Mac perlahan disebabkan oleh penurunan dalam pelaburan awam, perbelanjaan kerajaan dan eksport barangan.
Helikopter terhempas: Iran minta tolong, Amerika terpaksa menolak
Pada dasarnya, Amerika tidak dapat menyediakan bantuan itu sebahagian besarnya atas sebab-sebab logistik, kata Jabatan Negara AS.
Treler penuh 'The Flash' bikin ramai tidak sabar, tayangan di seluruh dunia bermula 16 Jun depan
Selepas pelancaran treler pertama dua tahun lalu, penerbit Warner Bros. Pictures akhirnya menayangkan treler penuh filem adiwira 'The Flash di laman Youtube Comicbook, hari ini.
JLo, Ben Affleck berkahwin sekali lagi
Majlis perkahwinan kali ini berlangsung di kediaman Affleck dan dihadiri ahli keluarga dan rakan terdekat sahaja.
JLo kini sah menjadi isteri Ben Affleck
Cinta yang pernah terjalin 20 tahun lalu kini direalisasikan mereka dalam perkahwinan.
Jennifer Lopez dan Ben Affleck umum bertunang sekali lagi!
Bennifer bertemu buat pertama kali menerusi penggambaran filem Gigli pada 2001.
Zack Snyder's Justice League lebih epik, tidak seperti yang anda bayangkan
Zack Snyder's Justice League akan mula ditayangkan di 18 Mac 2021 secara penstriman di HBO Max.
Bintang Twilight, Robert Pattinson bakal pegang watak Batman
Pelakon filem yang popular dengan filem sekuel Twilight, Robert Pattinson dikhabarkan bakal memegang watak Batman.
Actor Casey Affleck withdraws as 2018 Oscar presenter
Affleck, 42, was expected to present this year's best actress award in keeping with Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences tradition.
Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner failkan penceraian
Pasangan itu memfailkan penceraian mereka di Mahkamah Tinggi Los Angeles pada Khamis atas sebab tiada persefahaman.
Justice League lancar trailer pertama, peminat tanya di mana Superman?
Filem terbitan DC itu bakal ditayangkan di pawagam pada 17 November ini.
Wajah sedih Ben Affleck apabila filem 'Batman vs Superman' dikritik
Hashtag #sadfleck trending apabila Ben Affleck menunjukkan memek muka sedih apabila ditanya tentang kritikan yang diterima filem 'Batman vs Superman'.