The Untouchables: Capone Rising

[Downhome]

This will be great:

 

 

http://www.mtvmoviesblog.com/2007/05/11/ni...hables-prequel/

 

MTV has confirmed that Nicolas Cage is set to play Chicago crime boss Al Capone in “The Untouchables: Capone Rising.”

 

Cage will reteam with “Snake Eyes” director Brian DePalma for the project, playing a younger version of the character made famous by Robert DeNiro. “Capone Rising” is a prequel to DePalma’s 1987 classic “The Untouchables,” and will revolve around the early dealings between Capone and Irish cop Jimmy Malone, a role that garnered an Oscar for Sean Connery.

 

Principal photography on the high-profile flick will begin in October, some 21 years after its predecessor was filmed. No word yet on whether the temporary “Capone Rising” title will be scrapped, following the chilly reponse audiences gave to February’s “Hannibal Rising” prequel.

[In Credible]

Cage sucks.

[Mecha Mummy]

Cage sucks.

 

Yeah, that's pretty much the same problem I have. At this point I automatically assume every movie Nicholas Cage signs on for is inherently awful, which is a pity because I really did like Adaptation.

[milliondollarchamp]

James Gandolfini would be perfect for the Capone role and also lets not forget who played Capone in The Untouchables(1987). DeNiro whos always perfect for playing a mobster

[muzz]

When I think of dead ringers for Capone, I of course think of Nicholas Cage.

[luke-o]

 

Put the bunny back in the box

 

Yeah i cant see it either.

[Obi Chris Kenobi]

Another Cage film? As if the 8 he did last year wasn't enough. (It probably wasn't 8, but it felt like every other film had Cage in it)

[Coffin Surfer]

How is Cage playing a younger version of anybody? He's 42 and looks it. Capone died in his 40s while in prision.

[Guest Vitamin X]

 

Cage can pull it off, but he's going to need to immerse himself completely in the role and gain a lot of weight as well.

 

Of course, Gandolfini would've been great for this role, but everyone knows him as Tony Soprano. Well then again, they did do De Niro in Godfather 2 and Goodfellas.. so, who knows...

[2GOLD]

Look for a scene where Gangsters kill to Opera while Capone dances around a room to it. Also look for a scene where Cage screams at the top of his lungs, "This is MY CITY!"

 

When it comes to unintentional humor, Nick Cage provides some of the best in the business.

[Vern Gagne]

How is Cage playing a younger version of anybody? He's 42 and looks it. Capone died in his 40s while in prision.

 

That was my first thought.

 

Cage seems like the better choice to play the syphillis riddled Al Capone.

[luke-o]

Its such a shame that Cage's acting carrear has crashed like a plane in vegas.

[The Tino Standard]

"From the team that brought you 'Snake Eyes' " is NOT a selling point. That movie fucking sucked out loud.

[Darthtiki]

It's official, Brian DePalma needs to be put out of his misery.

[cabbageboy]

I can only imagine the doctor telling Capone he has syphillis in this and Cage can say "Oh no, not the clap!" Or he can scream at the Untouchables: "I don't believe in your law! You bitches!"

 

Yes, that Wicker Man thread is still bearing on my mind.

[HollywoodSpikeJenkins]

When I think of dead ringers for Capone, I of course think of Nicholas Cage.

[Guest Vitamin X]

According to Ain't It Cool News, Cage decided to drop out due to scheduling issues.

 

So who do you guys think will replace him?

[JohnnyBlaze]

Maybe they should try someone against their type cast?

[Ravenbomb]

Jack Black

[JohnnyBlaze]

haha, not THAT against cast.

[In Credible]

Ricky Gervais

 

If he could pull off the accent, Im 100% serious.

[JohnnyBlaze]

Hell, why not chevy chase at this point, they can make him look younger and it's not like he's busy with other projects.