Untitled Joe Paterno film
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| Directed by | Barry Levinson |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Distributor | HBO |
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| Original network | HBO |
An upcoming untitled American television drama film about Joe Paterno is currently in production. It is directed by Barry Levinson and stars Al Pacino as Paterno.
Cast
- Al Pacino as Joe Paterno
- Riley Keough as Sara Ganim
- Kathy Baker as Sue Paterno
- Greg Grunberg as Scott Paterno
- Annie Parisse as Mary Kay Paterno
Production
On September 8, 2012, it was reported that ICM Partners would take a package for a film about Joe Paterno starring Al Pacino as Paterno.[1] On January 16, 2013, it was reported that Brian De Palma would direct the film.[2] HBO subsequently picked up the film, but on September 19, 2014, it was reported that the network had suspended pre-production on the project due to budget issues.[3] On June 5, 2017, it was reported that the film was once again moving forward with Pacino starring and Barry Levinson directing.[4] In June 2017, Riley Keough,[5] Kathy Baker, and Greg Grunberg joined the cast.[6] On July 10, 2017, Annie Parisse joined the cast.[7] On July 16, 2017, it was reported that the film had begun production.[8]
References
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (September 8, 2012). "Al Pacino To Play Joe Paterno In Movie On Penn State Gridiron Scandal". Deadline. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
- ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (January 16, 2013). "‘Scarface’s Al Pacino, Brian De Palma Tackle Penn State Coach Joe Paterno In Feature". Deadline. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie; Fleming Jr., Mike (September 19, 2014). "HBO Suspends Pre-Production On Joe Paterno Movie With Brian De Palma & Al Pacino". Deadline. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 5, 2017). "HBO’s Joe Paterno Movie Gets Green Light With Al Pacino Starring & Barry Levinson Directing". Deadline. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 20, 2017). "Riley Keough To Co-Star In HBO’s Joe Paterno Movie About Penn State Scandal". Deadline. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (June 28, 2017). "Kathy Baker & Greg Grunberg Join HBO’s Joe Paterno Movie About Penn State Scandal". Deadline. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (July 10, 2017). "Annie Parisse To Co-Star In HBO’s Joe Paterno Movie About Penn State Scandal". Deadline. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
- ↑ Evans, Greg (July 16, 2017). "First Look: Al Pacino As Joe Paterno, Penn State Coach In Barry Levinson’s HBO Drama". Deadline. Retrieved July 23, 2017.