Movies News
Soderbergh leaves 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.'
By Adnan Tezer Nov 22, 2011, 20:41 GMT
Steven Soderbergh will not direct Warner Bros.' long gestating big-screen adaptation of the 1960s TV series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E."
According to Variety, there were several factors involved in the decision including budget disputes and a seemingly endless search for a leading man.
It's unknown whether Warners will continue to develop the project.
"U.N.C.L.E." aired 105 episodes on NBC from 1964-68, during the Cold War era that saw several spy shows on the air. James Bond author Ian Fleming was a contributor to the show's creation.
It follows the exploits of two secret agents, American Napoleon Solo (Robert Vaughn) and Russian Illya Kuryakin (David McCallum), who work for a fictitious secret international law-enforcement agency called U.N.C.L.E. (the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement).
George Clooney had been the original choice for the Napoleon Solo role but had to leave the project.
Matt Damon, Johnny Depp and Bradley Cooper also passed on the role.
Channing Tatum's name had been mentioned last week as a potential candidate for the part.
Warner Brothers will release Soderbergh's male stripper drama "Magic Mike" next June.
COMMENT
blog comments powered by DisqusLatest Headlines in Movies
- 1. Polisse – Movie Review
- 2. Moonrise Kingdom – Movie Review 2
- 3. Moonrise Kingdom – Movie Review
- 4. Ashley’s Ashes arrives on VOD (Exclusive Clip Added)
- 5. Chinese Zodiac Cannes Photocall Pictures
Older Talkback
