Actor Benicio Del Toro has been attached to appear in Jimmy Picard, an upcoming film by French filmmaker Arnaud Desplechin (A Christmas Tale). Jimmy Picard is the adaptation of "Reality and Dream: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian" by the anthropologist George Devereux. Picard, played by Del Toro, is an Indian from the Blackfoot tribe who suffers from neuroses and alcoholism after fighting in World ... more >
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Benicio Del Toro attached to Desplechin movie
It'll be his first time appearing in a French production
The Wolfman
A posh reboot not to be missed
Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins and Emily Blunt
Directed by Joe Johnston
“The Wolfman” is a perfect choice for updating. So much of the 1941 flick rested on good production and make-up design and now we have this lush remake from director Joe Johnston and screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker. The plot comes up a little short but for the most part they’ve created an awesome-looking film that also comes in just right in the spooky/gory department. Benicio Del Toro ... more >
Soderbergh and Del Toro
Soderberg and Del Toro talk about guerilla filmmaking
On Friday, the first part of the Soderberg-lensed Che gets its limited release. It stars Benicio del Toro in the role of the beloved guerillero and follows Guevara during his Cuba years (the second part of Che is set for release early next year). SCREEN COMMENT met with Soderberg and Del Toro to discuss icons, what Fidel Castro would have thought and how to market long films. Steven, you live ... more >
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