Martin Scorsese To Exec Produce Ben Wheatley's FREE FIRE
"I wouldn't be making films if it wasn't for Martin Scorsese," said Wheatley. "I think that's the case for a lot of directors. It's an honour and an extreme thrill to have him involved in this project." Wheatley went on to cite Goodfellas and Casino as specific references in the development of Free Fire, while Scorsese's last trip to Boston resulted in 4 Oscars for The Departed. The film is set to go into production later this year, with Luke Evans, Cillian Murphy, Armie Hammer, Olivia Wilde and regular collaborator Michael Smiley starring.
Scorsese has been vocal of his admiration for Wheatley's work in the past, calling A Field In England "A stunning cinematic experience." He will exec-produce with his Sikelia Productions partner Emma Tillinger Koskoff. Wheatley is currently involved in post-production on his adaptation of the J.G. Ballard novel High Rise, starring Tom Hiddleston.
Do you feel this content is inappropriate or infringes upon your rights? Click here to report it, or see our DMCA policy.
More about Free Fire
- Trailer: REBECCA, With Ben Wheatley at the Helm, Looks Fab, Ghostly
- Ard's Dozen Of Musings About 2017
- Have Your Say: Which Film Has Most Unjustly Underperformed?
- Review: FREE FIRE, Bullet-riddled Mayhem From Beginning to End
- Calgary Underground 2017 Announces Lineup: Kaiju! Bigfoot! Booze! Headbangers! Sugar-Cereal! and The Shower Scene
