Warner Bros. set up the project but then put it into turnaround. With Eastwood on the radar, it's thought that might pick it back up.
Eastwood jumped on to "Jersey" because casting has been difficult on his planned remake of A Star is Born". If Eastwood inks a deal, "Jersey Boys" would go first.
Actors like John Magaro, Dominic Cooper, Vincent Piazza Paul Dano and James Badge Dale were all being eyed for lead roles--back when Jon Favreau was attached as director but he left once WB moved on.
The musical written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice chronicles the pop group Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons and their journey to fame. The group sold 175 million records worldwide before any of the members turned 30.
The show has pulled in over $1 billion in ticket sales worldwide, and this film will use much of the same music from the stage show.
John Logan is writing the film adaptation
Graham King and Tim Headington are producing the pic.
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