Knowles has been attached to play the female lead here for well over a year, but the film has been trying to find a male lead. Beyonce's pregnancy also pushed back the start date. Knowles' departure is due to 'Scheduling Conflicts'. Without a set start date for the film--keeping her schedule open for an unknown has become too difficult for the singer.
Eastwood’s first choice, Leo DiCaprio, passed. Will Smith Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale have been mentioned as potential lead canddidates. Tom Cruise is the latest being eyed to lead the film.
Eastwood is reportedly interested in jazz musician Esperanza Spalding as a possible replacement, but Eastwood wants to lock in a male lead first before sending out offers for the female lead.
This new version follows an over-the-hill musician who falls for a young singer whom he is trying to help turn into a star.
Jon Peters, Basil Iwanyk and Bill Gerber are producing the latest version of the tale with Clint...told on screen in 1937, 1954--with Judy Garland and 1976 with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. Like the '76 pic this version will be set in the music industry rather than movies like the first two films.
Will Fetters wrote the most recent screenplay. The team of Stephen J. Rivele and Christopher Wilkinson--Reggie Rock Bythewood wrote previous drafts.
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