Denzel Washington says that he's looking into directing a film adaptation of August Wilson's play "Fences" which Washington himself starred in during a run on Broadway in 2010. The story follows Pittsburgh sanitation employee Troy Maxon who once dreamt of a baseball career, only to be left facing down daily discrimination in a more menial line of … [Read more...]
Denzel Washington Set As “The Equalizer”
July 25, 2012 by
Sony Pictures has set an April 8th shooting start date for its update of the classic 80's TV series "The Equalizer" reports Deadline. Richard Wenk recently submitted a script that has rushed the project into gear. The previously linked Denzel Washington remains onboard with his deal being closed now. Budgeted at a tight $ 50 million, the … [Read more...]
Denzel, Wahlberg Team For “2 Guns”
February 8, 2012 by
Denzel Washington is in early talks to join Mark Wahlberg in the action drama "2 Guns" at Universal Pictures says Deadline. Based on a Steven Grant graphic novel and adapted by Blake Masters, the story follows a DEA agent and an undercover naval intelligence officer who unwittingly investigate each after each steal money from the mob. Baltasar … [Read more...]
Denzel Offered Lead In “Secret” Remake?
September 15, 2011 by
Denzel Washington has reportedly been offered the lead role in a remake of Oscar-winning Argentinian thriller "The Secret In Their Eyes" at Warner Bros. Pictures says Twitchfilm. Juan Jose Campanella's 2009 original followed a retired legal counselor who writes a novel hoping to find closure for one of his past unresolved homicide cases and for … [Read more...]
