Robin Williams Looks Into 'The Prince of Providence'
Filed under: Drama, Casting, Politics
Almost two full years ago, Russell Crowe was looking to star in the big-screen adaptation of Michael Stanton's The Prince of Providence, which was being helmed by Michael Corrente. Since that time, Crowe is out, the project is still in the works, and as The Hollywood Reporter posts, it might be getting itself a serving of Robin Williams.The script, which was written by David Mamet and polished by Howard Korder, focuses on Mayor Vincent "Buddy" Cianci, a corrupt politician "who dominated Providence's political machine for 21 years." There's no word on who Robin Williams will play if his scheduling works out, but Oliver Platt will take on the role of Cianci (quite the change from Crowe), and be joined by the likes of Dermot Mulroney, Adam Goldberg (Ronnie Gantz), Bradley Cooper (Haxton), and Ed Burns.
All of the actors sound great, but it will be even better if Williams officially signs on. After so many questionable films in the last handful of years, it would be so very nice to see Robin stretching his acting chops again. Production will begin later this summer in Rhode Island.
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8-05-2008 @ 8:39PM
Jenny said...
Even Oliver Platt is too flattering to a scum bag like Buddy Cianci. The man was a rapist in college, and went on to screw over the citizens of Providence. He then thought he could push his way into the governor's office.
As a young adult at the time Cianci was serving the end of his earlier period in the statehouse, he'd dress up in boots and jodphers and ride around like an even porkier Napoleon with the police horse patrol. I still can't believe a criminal like Cianci rates the attention.
I hope they have Platt wear a scullcap with a full toupee, as Cianci was bald and wore one. there were many instances where his cheap hairpiece would be blown backwards by the wind.
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