Pamela McClintock and Michael Fleming of Variety
Forest Whitaker [pictured] is getting ready to patrol with Keanu Reeves in "The Night Watchman" the James Ellroy-scripted drama that David Ayer will direct.
Pic, co-financed by Fox Searchlight and New Regency, begins production May 21...
Reeves was set last month (Daily Variety, Feb. 21) to play a member of an elite group of LAPD cops who questions the ruthless tactics he has used to become such an effective force in solving murders and battling gang violence and drugs. Whitaker will play a captain of the elite unit called Ad/Vice.
For Whitaker, film deal would mark his first major pact since he won the Oscar for "Last King of Scotland."
Whitaker is set to star with Kate Beckinsale in the Rowan Woods-directed indie "Winged Creatures." He is also producing the Tim Bui-directed indie "Powder Blue"
Whitaker is a great addition to that "Watchman" project. His casting sets up an interesting dynamic for him working with Reeves. The chemistry between both actors will be key...Hopefully it won't be in short supply. Even though he's been around awhile-Reeves has a great opportunity to take it to the next level here. I hope he doesn't let it go to waste with Whitaker watching his back.
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