Bill hicks bio, age, death, comedy, net worth, book. His estranged daughter wonders if hes slipping back into his past addictions or if theres something more sinister at play. The bill hicks story but now a dramatized biopic may finally be coming together, with russell crowe at the helm. Russell crowe is set to direct a biopic based on the life of brilliant standup comedian bill hicks according to the telegraph, crowe is teaming up with his longtime friend mark staufer, who. Crowe was originally thought to be playing the comedian, but mark staufer, the actors. Jeff kanew of revenge of the nerds fame is to direct, and the reporter says the film will mark the. As the script hails from his longtime friend mark staufer, crowe has been attached to the project for years, even at one point. Russell crowe has confirmed that he will direct a biopic of bill hicks, according to sydneys telegraph. Russell crowe to team up with former bandmate for bill. Hicks, who was known for his dark humour, died of pancreatic.
Russell crowe is bill hicks steve hoffman music forums. Russell crowe is set to direct a biopic based on the life of brilliant standup comedian bill hicks. In fact, the chatter has gone on long enough that the 48yearold crowe may have aged himself out of the. Russell crowe plans biopic of bill hicks right or wrong. For those of you not in the know, hicks was one of the smartest, most acerbic comedians of the.
Jul 24, 2012 with none other than actor russell crowe set to direct it. Jul 23, 2012 russell crowe has signed on to make his feature film directorial debut a biopic about the life of the late us comedian bill hicks. For those that dont know, bill hicks was a comedian who died of cancer at the age of 32 in 1994. The project been out there before, but theres been some buzz now that russell crowe himself said to an australian paper than hes working with a writer on a biopic about legendary outlaw comedian bill hicks. Rachel caren pistorius is running late getting to work when she crosses paths with a stranger crowe at a traffic light. Russell crowe to direct film about late comedian bill hicks. The aussie actor has been tipped to star as the comedian who fell victim to. Russell crowe to make directorial debut with bill hicks biopic, production to start in 20. Russell crowe to make directorial debut with bill hicks. Instead, hes trying to get underway with a new biopic of achingly cool comedy legend bill hicks. The australian actor will make a biopic about the life of the late us comedian bill hicks, according to reports. The film was written by mark staufer, a screenwriting newbiehigh. It took his death in 1994 to make people really realize that bill hicks was among the decades most unique voices in social criticism.
Russell crowe working on bill hicks biopic deadfrog. Russell crowe to direct film about late comedian bill hicks nme. Not sure how i missed the news that russell crowe wants to play bill hicks in a biopic of the late comedian. Hollywood star russell crowe is reportedly set to make his directorial debut on a biopic of comedian bill hicks the antipodean actor was rumoured as long ago as 2008 to be attached to a film. Initially, crowe was thought to be playing hicks, but mark staufer, the actors schoolmate and writer on the film, suggested the part is now open for casting. Apr 06, 2008 a mainstream movie with an alist star like russell crowe whatever you may think of him would make more people aware of who bill hicks was i think he is still a cult figure with whom the majority of the public is unfamiliar. Russell crowe has reportedly signed on to make his feature film directorial debut. Nothing really came out about this after 2012 though, and all i could find was this little bit on staufers wikipedia page.
Russell crowe to direct comedian bill hicks biopic. Jul 24, 2012 hollywood star russell crowe is reportedly set to make his directorial debut on a biopic of comedian bill hicks the antipodean actor was rumoured as long ago as 2008 to be attached to a film. The project been out there before, but theres been some buzz now that russell crowe himself said to an australian paper than hes working with a writer on a biopic about legendary outlaw comedian bill hicks my first thought, and perhaps yours as well, when i heard this was hmm. This is an interesting movie for the actor who really isnt known for his humor. Russell crowe wants to make a movie on bill hicks dvd. A couple years back there was a good bit of news circulating about a bill hicks biopic that would be directed by russell crowe, with a screenplay by mark staufer. Jul 23, 2012 bill hicks life is tragically short, but spectacularly interesting, crowe s old schoolmate and the film s screenwriter mark staufer said. Bill hicks life is tragically short, but spectacularly interesting, crowe s old schoolmate and the films screenwriter mark staufer said. Russell crowe announced in 2012 that he would direct a bill hicks biopic. Russell crowe plans directorial debut with comedian bill. Russell crowe, whose name was thrown around at one point to play late comedian bill hicks in a biopic, has now said he. Russell crowe to star in bill hicks biopic film the guardian. They are making a bill hicks biopic and russell crowe.
Russell crowe to direct bill hicks biopic collider. Texas director richard linklater plans biopic about late houston. Russell crowe to direct rather than star in bill hicks. Russell crowe is to direct a film about late us comedian bill hicks the biopic will be crowe s first film as a director, but he will not star as hicks. Barrock singer and fakeirish accent peddler russell crowe is to direct a film about the comedian bill hicks, hero to first year. But it looks like hes going to tap into his funnybone and try something new, which is pretty cool. Thats the word here, though its pretty early in the process for the film biography which may start shooting next year. They are making a bill hicks biopic and russell crowe would.
In what will surely make bill hicks s zombie corpse rise up from hell in blackhearted rage, russell crowe has revealed that he has a project based on the life of the. Russell crowe may play bill hicks film the guardian. Russell crowe to make bill hicks biopic his directorial. Russell crowe is considering starring as bill hicks in a biopic of the late, great us comic, according to empire online. Looking at old photos, there is a resemblance between the two men, and if he were younger crowe.
Oscarwinning actor and noted grumpypants russell crowe has chosen a biography of a comedian albeit a dark, caustic one for his directorial debut. It has been revealed by australian newspaper the sunday telegraph that russell crowe has signed on to make his feature length directorial debut with a film about the life of comedian bill hicks. Aug 19, 2008 ridley scotts nottingham has been pushed back indefinitely but at least until spring but star russell crowe not wait. Richard linklater is the best choice to direct a bill hicks biopic. Jul 24, 2012 russell crowe has confirmed that he will direct a biopic of bill hicks, according to sydneys telegraph. Russell ira crowe born 7 april 1964 is an actor, film producer and musician. Rumours that russell crowe was planning to bring a bill hicks. According to indiewire, crowe was attached as the lead in the film for a. Aug 19, 2008 russell crowe is considering starring as bill hicks in a biopic of the late, great us comic, according to empire online. Every film, tv show, and event affected by the outbreak. Written by a longtime friend of crowe, mark staufer, the film will focus on the younger days of the comedian, before his 1994 death, as staufer told the telegraph. A troubled actor begins to unravel while shooting a horror film. Russell crowe to direct film about life of late us funny guy.
Its hard to imagine russell crowe has enough of a sense of humor to even know who bill hicks was, much less direct a biopic of the controversial comedian. With nottingham filming being delayed, russell crowe has some time on his hands. Russell crowe on for bill hicks film movies empire. With none other than actor russell crowe set to direct it. Although a new zealand citizen, he has lived most of his life in australia. Rumours of a film about hicks who died of pancreatic cancer in 1994 at. Russell crowe to direct bill hicks film entertainment. Jul 23, 2012 rusell crowe to direct bill hicks biopic.
Russell crowe to direct film about life of late us funny guy bill hicks. The telegraph via the playlist has learned that crowe will make his feature directorial debut with a biopic about the late comedian bill hicks who died all too soon from pancreatic cancer at the. Ridley scotts nottingham has been pushed back indefinitely but at least until spring but star russell crowe not wait. Aug 25, 2008 not sure how i missed the news that russell crowe wants to play bill hicks in a biopic of the late comedian. Apparently the movie is still in the draft stage, so pretty far from being a reality at this stage. Russell crowe, whose name was thrown around at one point to play late comedian bill hicks in a. In two brief decades, hicks worked his way up the sweatstained comedy ladder to. Academy award winner russell crowe stars in unhinged, a psychological thriller that takes something weve all experienced road rage to an unpredictable and terrifying conclusion. Crowe will be directing love, laughter, truth a biopic of hicks life. Jul 23, 2012 according to the daily telegraph australia, crowe is set to make his directorial debut on a biopic of hicks. Russell crowe is rumoured to be attached to a new biopic of late comedy legend bill hicks. Linklaters project isnt the first time a film about hicks has been in development. Russell crowe to direct bill hicks biopic critical hit.
Born in georgia but raised in houston since the age of 7, this selfdescribed prince of darkness was compelled to use the comedy stage as his philosophic soapbox. Crowe was originally thought to be playing the comedian, but mark staufer, the actors schoolmate and writer on the film, suggested the part is now open for casting. According to the telegraph, crowe is teaming up with his longtime friend mark staufer, who wrote the script. Russell crowe is planning to direct a film chronicling the life of firebrand political comedian and commentator bill hicks. Staufer also developed and wrote a screenplay with crowe. This could go either way and with someone as loved as bill hicks there is plenty of scope for mishap. According to the telegraph, crowe is teaming up with his longtime friend mark staufer, who. Aug 19, 2008 with nottingham filming being delayed, russell crowe has some time on his hands.
With russell crowe, sam worthington, samantha mathis, adam goldberg. According to the telegraph, russell crowe will make his feature directing debut with a biopic about late comedian bill hicks because when you think comedy, you think russell crowe, and then russell crowe stares at you like hes going to rip your throat out. Russell crowe has reportedly begun negotiations to star in a biopic of comedy legend bill hicks. Early next year, fake gladiator russell crowe is set to make his directorial debut with a movie about comedy legend bill hicks. Jul 24, 2012 when a biopic about social critic and comedian bill hicks started coming together in 2008, oscarwinning actor russell crowe was rumored to play the starring role. He came to international attention for his role as the roman general maximus decimus meridius in the historical film gladiator 2000, directed by ridley scott, for which crowe won an academy award, a broadcast film critics association award. Russell crowe has signed on to make his feature film directorial debut a biopic about the life of the late us comedian bill hicks. Back in 2012, russell crowe was attached to direct a hicks. So rather than take up knitting he is looking at picking up a part time job. Jason pointed me to an article on aint it cool, in which russell crowe suggests hes developing a movie about bill hicks. Russell crowe wants to make a movie on bill hicks dvd talk. Richard linklater is working on a new bill hicks biopic vulture. The life of comedian bill hicks, seen here as a teenager growing up in. Crowe is considering playing the main role of hicks the.
Russell crowe has been talking about making a bill hicks movie for almost five years. Jul 24, 2012 russell crowe is planning to direct a film chronicling the life of firebrand political comedian and commentator bill hicks. The screenplay has gone through a number of drafts and. Oct 24, 2018 russell crowe is set to direct a biopic based on the life of brilliant standup comedian bill hicks. At, he would sneak out of his suburban house to hustle his way onto openmike night rosters. A mainstream movie with an alist star like russell crowe whatever you may think of him would make more people aware of who bill hicks was i think he is still a cult figure with whom the majority of the public is unfamiliar.
Production was expected to start in 20, but, as of 2018, no further announcements regarding the film s. Russell crowe to direct rather than star in bill hicks biopic. Russell crowe to make directing debut with bill hicks biopic. Russell crowe to make bill hicks biopic his directorial debut. Jul 23, 2012 now comes news that crowe is attached to direct a biopic of the late, great comedian bill hicks. Jul 23, 2012 russell crowe to make directorial debut with bill hicks biopic, production to start in 20. Russell crowe has signed on to make his feature film directorial debut a biopic. When a biopic about social critic and comedian bill hicks started coming together in 2008, oscarwinning actor russell crowe was rumored to play the starring role.
Russell crowe to direct bill hicks biopic geektyrant. Russell crowe will be in the directors chair for a movie focusing on comedian bill hicks, reports the new zealand herald. Production was expected to start in 20, but, as of 2018, no further announcements regarding the films. Russell crowe will step behind the camera for the first time to direct a biopic of the late, great comedian, bill hicks. My first thought, and perhaps yours as well, when i heard this was hmm. In what will surely make bill hickss zombie corpse rise up from hell in blackhearted rage, russell crowe has revealed that he has a project based on the life of the. Russell crowe is making a bill hicks biopic, which makes sense. Russell crowe is to direct a film about late us comedian bill hicks the biopic will be crowes first film as a director, but he will not star as hicks. Russell crowe to direct bill hicks biopic film the guardian.
Russell crowe to direct film about life of late us funny. In 2012, russell crowe announced that he would direct a bill hicks biopic. Crowe was due to star as a good sheriff of nottingham in ridley scotts. Crowe recently directed a segment in the upcoming anthology film sydney unplugged, and hell next be seen in rzas martial arts action flick. The actor is quoted talking about the project here, and a recent radio interview with. Russell crowe to direct comedian bill hicks biopic russell crowe will be directing a biopic based on the life of the renowned american standup comedian bill hicks, who had a huge following in the uk.
Bill hicks life is tragically short, but spectacularly interesting. The australian actor will apparently begin working on the project before he shoots ridley scotts. Hicks, who was known for his dark humour, died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 32 in 1994. Talking with aussie newspaper the sydney morning herald, crowe revealed that he has a project based on the life of comedian bill hicks.
It sounds like a personal project for russell crowe, with his pal penning the script. Russell ira crowe born 7 april 1964 is a new zealandborn australian actor and musician. Rumours that russell crowe was planning to bring a bill hicks biopic to the. Russell crowe set to direct biopic of controversial comic. Russell crowe to direct rather than star in bill hicks biopic film. Russell crowe to direct bill hicks biopic film the. Jul 24, 2012 russell crowe has been talking about making a bill hicks movie for almost five years. Hicks, who was known for his dark humour, died of pancreatic cancer at. Now comes news that crowe is attached to direct a biopic of the late, great comedian bill hicks.
Russell crowe has confirmed that he will direct a biopic of bill hicks. In the realm of biopics, russell crowe was once preparing to craft a hicks film of his own in 2012. This could go either way and with someone as loved as bill hicks. Russell crowe is set to make his directorial debut with a new film based on the life of comedian bill hicks. Russell crowe revealed to the sydney morning herald, that he might be playing bill hicks in an upcoming biopic, which is progressing from treatment to draft stage with kiwi writer by mark.