James Gandolfini joins The Taking of Pelham 123

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By M&C Movie News Mar 24, 2008, 11:10 GMT

James Gandolfini has signed to join Denzel Washington and John Travolta on director Tony Scott’s upcoming remake of The Taking of Pelham 123 for Columbia Pictures. James Gandolfini - 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards - Arrivals - Shrine Auditorium - Los Angeles, CA, USA © Lee Roth / RothStock / PR Photos

James Gandolfini - 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards - Arrivals - Shrine Auditorium - Los Angeles, CA, USA © Lee Roth / RothStock / PR PhotosVariety reports Gandolfini is set to play the mayor of New York City who is under pressure to end a crisis after a crowded subway car is held for ransom by a criminal (Travolta) and his gang.Gandolfini has been keeping busy since “The Sopranos” finished its run on HBO. The actor was involved in the Spike Jonze-directed Where the Wild Things Are. He is also producing an untitled drama through his Attaboy Films label that will see him taking on the role of legendary author Ernest Hemingway’s for director Philip Kaufman.Gandolfini is also scheduled to return to HBO to play Sonny Vaccaro – the godfather of grassroots basketball. Vaccaro developed a camp which went on to launch the careers of several NBA superstars.

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The Taking of Pelham 123

John Travolta will play the leader of a quartet that hijacks a Gotham subway train and threatens to kill the passengers unless a ransom is paid. The role was originated ...more

US Release: 2009-06-12
UK Release: 2009-07-31

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