#06. True Grit
Directors/Writers: Coen Bros.
Producers: Coens, Rudin and Spielberg
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
The Gist: Based on the novel by Charles Portis, and revolved around a young girl hiring Cogburn to track down the man who killed her father. Jeff Bridges will play U.S. marshal Rooster Cogburn (John Wayne in the original) while Matt Damon would play the lawman and Josh Brolin is up for the role of the killer.…(more)
Cast: Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Josh Brolin
Why is it on the list?: You’ve got to hand it to them, if you reference No Country for Old Men, they sure know how to work in cowboy country, but this may be closer to Fargo than NCFOM in tone. The Coens know a thing or two about revenge-plots tied in with dark humor – plus they’ve got the Dude, Jeff Bridges lined up. Sweet package.
Release Date/Status?: Still in pre-production and yet to cast the female lead or leads, the brothers are known for working at a rapid pace – you can be sure they won’t be stuck in post-production for long – so I’m hopeful for an end of the year release. Update: Xmas present for fans. Dec.25th folks – mark it on your calendars.
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