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Brad Pitt Straps on his Guns to Play 'Jesse James'
MAC.com and Variety ^ | 1/25/05

Posted on 01/27/2005 3:06:18 PM PST by gopwinsin04

Brad Pitt is set to play gunslinger Jesse James in a western.

Variety reports Andrew Dominik will direct the movie, which is based on Robert Hansen's novel 'The Assassination of Jesse James.'

Hansen recreates the real West with his imaginative telling of the life of the most famous outlaw of all time, and his supposed death at the hands of the upstart Robert Ford.

James holds sway over a ragged gang who fear his quick shooting and temper.

Robert Ford, a young gang member torn between worshipping Jesse and taking his place, guns him down in cold blood and lives out his days tormented by the killing.

The book was picked up last year as a co-production between Scott Free, Academy Award winging partners Ridley and Tony Scott and the Brad Grey, Aniston/Pitt owned Plan B. However, there are matters to be resolved with Gray joining Paramount and Pitt seperating from his wife Jennifer Aniston.

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KEYWORDS: jessejames
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He's going to have to lose some weight for the role.
1 posted on 01/27/2005 3:06:18 PM PST by gopwinsin04
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To: gopwinsin04

Har Har Har....another hollyweird movie I won't have to go to.


2 posted on 01/27/2005 3:08:19 PM PST by B.O. Plenty
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To: gopwinsin04

No way is that guy going to be believable as Jesse James-not rugged enough.


3 posted on 01/27/2005 3:10:36 PM PST by Texan5 (You've got to saddle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line...)
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To: B.O. Plenty
A lot of people won't be seeing this.
Ever since the picture of Marlboro Man in Fallujah, don't think many people are into the pretty boy metrosexual look.
4 posted on 01/27/2005 3:11:37 PM PST by ProudVet77 (Survivor of the great blizzard of aught five)
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To: gopwinsin04
Why isn't Jesse James playing Jesse James? Maybe he has too many tattoos.


5 posted on 01/27/2005 3:13:21 PM PST by Betis70 (I'm only Left Wing when I play hockey)
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To: gopwinsin04
Brad Pitt? ....

Brad Pitt? ....

Well isn't that precious.

So9

6 posted on 01/27/2005 3:13:42 PM PST by Servant of the 9 (Trust Me)
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To: Texan5

If he pointed a gun at me, frankly, I'd lose it.


7 posted on 01/27/2005 3:16:54 PM PST by Sam the Sham
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To: Servant of the 9

LOL

Yeah I think I know how you feel.


8 posted on 01/27/2005 3:20:11 PM PST by cripplecreek (they call me tater.)
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To: Betis70

That Jesse has to worry about keeping Sandra Bullock in line..


9 posted on 01/27/2005 3:21:12 PM PST by gopwinsin04
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To: Texan5
You mean this isnt the definition of Hollywood masculinity?lol!


10 posted on 01/27/2005 3:24:06 PM PST by gopwinsin04
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To: gopwinsin04

As bad as I hate to say it he might not be as good as Colin Farrel as Jesse James.


11 posted on 01/27/2005 3:24:10 PM PST by Mr. Blonde (You know, Happy Time Harry, just being around you kinda makes me want to die.)
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To: gopwinsin04
Well isn't that just so dang purty?
12 posted on 01/27/2005 3:25:02 PM PST by atomicpossum (I am the Cat that walks by himself, and all places are alike to me.)
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Leo DiCaprio would be perfect, but even Ridley Scott can't command him on a moments notice. (unless it was the old studio system)


13 posted on 01/27/2005 3:26:15 PM PST by gopwinsin04
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To: Texan5

Rugged? Short, kind of sickly guy. Tough as a boot, obviously, but Cole Younger was the one with the movie-star looks.


14 posted on 01/27/2005 3:28:44 PM PST by Tax-chick (Wielder of the Dread Words of Power, "Bless your heart, honey!")
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To: rintense
Brad Pitt PING.

You're welcome.

15 posted on 01/27/2005 3:29:58 PM PST by TexasNative2000 (When it's all said and done, someone starts another conversation.......)
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To: atomicpossum

And people are wondering why Jennifer Aniston got rid of him..


16 posted on 01/27/2005 3:30:03 PM PST by gopwinsin04
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>>Short, kind of sickly guy

So maybe Clint Howard would be a better choice for the role?

17 posted on 01/27/2005 3:44:58 PM PST by Betis70 (I'm only Left Wing when I play hockey)
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To: TexasNative2000

YUM! He was pretty rough looking in Fight Club and Legends of the Fall.


18 posted on 01/27/2005 3:45:58 PM PST by rintense
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To: Betis70

WOW! I know what Clint Howard looks like, and I was prepared to see his picture when I clicked on your link, but AAAAAAHHHH!


19 posted on 01/27/2005 3:48:04 PM PST by silent_jonny (The Nightime Sniffling Sneezing Coughing Aching Stuffyhead Fever So You Can Freep Medicine)
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Yeah unlike the Helen Thomas pic posters, I decided to spare everyone. And that wasn't even the worst one that showed up on a Google image search.


20 posted on 01/27/2005 3:54:51 PM PST by Betis70 (I'm only Left Wing when I play hockey)
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