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Is Clooney The Lone Ranger?
Cinema Blend News —
... that Johnny Depp would be playing Tonto in a movie version of The Lone Ranger seemingly came out of nowhere, especially given that there wasn't even a Lone Ranger attached. But now Ain't It Cool has it from one of their many trusted sources that none other than George Clooney is interested in the role. Apparently undeterred by the fact that everyone hated him the last time he played a masked crime fighter, "George Clooney has shown a lot of interest in the role of the Lone Ranger, and the studio's been talking to him about it." He'll be replacing Nic Cage, who had been ...
Early Rumor: George Clooney Interested in The Lone Ranger?!
FirstShowing.net —
... at a massive presentation that Disney held all day in Hollywood, and the finale that featured a live marching band was for The Lone Ranger. That kind of emphasis obviously shows that they're expecting this to be a huge movie. But two big questions still remain. Who would actually play the Lone Ranger if Depp was to play Tonto? And who would direct such a high concept film? While neither of these have been answered officially by Disney, a fresh new rumor has hit courtesy of AICN that answers one of the questions: George Clooney. ...
Could George Clooney Be The Lone Ranger?
/Film —
... that they had signed Johnny Depp to play Tonto in a big screen adaptation of The Lone Ranger. But who is going to be playing the masked ranger? AICN’s sources claim that George Clooney has shown a lot of interest in the role. Clooney is a fantastic actor, but something about him as The Lone Ranger doesn’t rub me right. Don’t get me wrong, he’s certainly a better choice than Nicolas Cage, who was once up for the role. ...
Could Cloony be the Lone Ranger?
Filmstalker —
... is playing Tonto in this new Lone Ranger film, but as of yesterday no one was rumoured for The Lone Ranger himself. Now AICN claim to have some inside information that ...
Is George Clooney Interested in The Lone Ranger?
TheMovingPicture.net - Movie News - Movie Trailers - Movie Reviews - TV - DVD - Rumors - Casting News —
... news broke that Johnny Depp would be playing Tonto in a big budget update of The Lone Ranger . Now the folks over at Aint it Cool have a scoop on who might be starring along side Depp. Here’s what AICN’s source had to say: Word as of now is that George Clooney has shown a lot of interest in the role of the Lone Ranger, and the studio’s been talking to him about it. Previously it was rumored that Nic Cage was up for the role, but that rumor died a long time ago. Clooney’s name has come up quite a number of times since. For those unfamiliar, The Lone Ranger was a ...
Who Was That Masked Man?…George Clooney Up for Lone Ranger?
At The Movies - Film News and Reviews —
... But wait–perhaps I’m in the wrong demographic completely! AICN is reporting that George Clooney is interested in the part and is talking to Disney about it. Obviously, this is just a rumor, and even if it is true, it’s something that’s in early stages and far from a done deal–Nicolas Cage was apparently the previous hot rumor but that’s faded, much to everyone’s relief, I’m sure. But if Clooney gets the part, wow, I’m intrigued. That would put a whole different spin on the screenplay because you’d have to deal with the ...
Links for 9/26
We Are Movie Geeks —
... remake is getting closer to becoming a reality.
-Head here for a bunch of material for Sam Rockwell’s Moon!
-Here is the Revolutionary Road trailer, I will be there.
-Paul Greengrass does Blackbeard?
-Johnny Depp to return as Jack Sparrow and star as the Mad Hatter for Tim Burton, and maybe even due the Lone Ranger, wow! There is also news about the next Cars and a third National Treasure in there.
-And is Clooney going to play the masked man to Depp’s Tonto?
-More Sherlock Holmes casting ...
George Clooney Wants to Play The Lone Ranger?
Film Junk —
... in The Lone Ranger, the internet rumour mill has already churned up its first candidate for the role of the Ranger himself. Ain’t It Cool News posted a scoop from an inside source who says that George Clooney “has shown a lot of interest in the role of the Lone Ranger, and the studio’s been talking to him about it”. Well, that certainly sounds a lot better than the other name that was supposedly under consideration: Nicolas Cage. (Is it just me or is he involved in every other movie announcement nowadays?) ...
Could Clooney Saddle Up For “The Lone Ranger”?
Hollywoodtuna —
... in Jerry Bruckheimer’s The Lone Ranger remake, it’s only natural to wonder, who is Disney going to tap to play the titular masked man? A source gave AICN one possible choice: ...
George Clooney Playing 'Lone Ranger'? Why Not
I Watch Stuff - The Best Movie News Ever —
Following yesterday's announcement that Johnny Depp will be playing Tonto in Jerry Bruckheimer's The Lone Ranger, rumor is spreading that George Clooney will be taking the role of the masked hero himself. Of course. Why wouldn't he be? From AICN: ...
The Dailies: September 26, 2008
MTV Movies Blog —
- When someone asks you if you are a god — you say you’re Bill Murray. Comic legend says he’s eager to put on the proton pack again for “Ghostbusters 3.” (AICN)
- Is George Clooney eyeing role as The Lone Ranger opposite Johnny Depp’s Tonto? (AICN)
- “Lethal Weapon 5″ still in the works, waiting on approval from Mel Gibson. (EW)
- Tom Cruise’s “Valkyrie” gets a new trailer. Plot to kill Hitler never looked better. (Yahoo!)
- George Romero to ...
'Dark Knight' Blu-ray Art, 'Alice in Wonderland' Set Pics and Clooney as Ranger
RopeofSilicon.com —
... Keira Knightley is done with it. Some rumors have George Clooney as a potential star for The Lone Ranger starring opposite Depp who will play Tonto. George A. Romero is making yet ...
Casting Bites: Hathaway on 'Prada' Sequel, Clooney as 'The Lone Ranger' and More
Cinematical —
... not worth it to damage the original film." That being said, she has wished for a decent story for a sequel, and would continue the franchise if it was right. If Fox hasn't come up with something worthwhile yet, they probably won't (kudos to the studio for not forcing the issue) ... but maybe thoughts of more Andy will lead Hathaway to a similar role elsewhere. One last little bit: George Clooney might be the Lone Ranger? Really? Could you see Clooney and Depp together? Check AICN for more. Filed under: Action, Comedy, Drama, Casting ...
Rumor Market: George Clooney as The Lone Ranger? [Crazy Rumors]
Film School Rejects —
... Welcome back folks, to the fastest rumor-slinging game in the West. It is time once again to head out to the “Rumor Market” and take a look at today’s most interesting casting rumor. Today, the guys over at Ain’t It Cool got a tip from a reader that George Clooney has been sniffing around the now ramping up production of ...
George Clooney As The Lone Ranger?
Screen Rant —
... come down to the script. If he does decide to saddle up Silver, we can assume that the film will be a pretty big hit. Johnny Depp and George Clooney in a Bruickheimer-produced The Lone Ranger film could be the first western that has a bigger female attendance than male, and if it’s got that Disney sheen, then the sky is the limit.
How long before the title of this thing changes to The Lone Ranger and Tonto?
Source: Aintitcool.com ...
Eleven Rumors We Wish Had Been April Fool’s Jokes
Film School Rejects —
... The Pitch: Right after Disney announced that they’d be developing a Lone Ranger movie, and that Rossio and Eliot would be writing it alongside the twelve other Pirates movies that they have to do, they announced Johnny Depp as Tonto. Then, Aint It Cool posted a rumor tip that the man behind the domino mask might just be George Clooney. Word was that he had shown “great interest” in the role, which means absolutely nothing in real news land, but since the project is still in development, he may end up being the Lone Ranger ...
