Are they related or something?
There seem to be lots of projects in the works involving relatives/children of already established filmmakers in the works. This is probably true all the time, but it really popped out to me in the headlines this week.
To start us off, we've got the very cute Howards (pictured above), both of whom are already pretty established in Hollywood. Daughter Bryce Dallas has had her very first screenplay, 'Originals', picked up by Universal and Imagine, home to many of Daddy Ron's projects. According to THR, Dad's even thinking about directing the film -- which would be great for exposure, but not so great for legitimacy. Should this happen, it would only be a continuation of the already rampant incest catalyzed by this project: Bryce's writing partner is now engaged to her sister.
Next, we've got 'Moon', the trailer for which I reviewed at FilmCatcher this morning (see post below). Having already traveled the festival circuit, it's already common knowledge to those in the know (I, apparently, am not one of those people) that this is the feature directorial debut of Duncan Jones aka Zowie Bowie aka David Bowie's son. Unlike Howard's daughter, he has tried to avoid references to his famous background, having worked his way up from TV commercials and short films like most aspiring film directors who are not the spawn of rock stars. The New York Times even goes so far as to imply that this film might contain themes about Jones' struggle to break free from his father's influence. Not that that mean's that he's bitter or anything -- after all, he's currently crashing at his dad's pad, so I assume they're pretty close.
And finally, what I thought was run-of-the-mill casting news for two of my favorite young actors, Michael Angarano and Jesse Eisenberg, turned into family ties -- with the Fonz, of all people. 'Ceremony' will be the directorial debut of Fonz Jr. (Max Winkler), who also penned the script. Previous experience includes another script in production, co-written with Jonah Hill, called 'The Adventurer's Handbook' and directing the best web series of all time, 'Clark and Michael' (WATCH NOW!!).
Now, brace yourself, because here comes the intricate web of connections (albeit non-familial): 'Clark and Michael' was the brainchild of Michael Cera, who also starred in the series. So Cera has been directed by both Winkler and Reitman (in 'Juno'), the director and executive producer respectively of 'Ceremony'. Furthermore, Cera has worked with Winkler Sr. on Arrested Development. Even furthermore, Cera co-starred with Winkler's writing partner, Jonah Hill, in 'Superbad'. Okay, so maybe the world just revolves around Michael Cera. Ah, that's the world I want to live in.
To start us off, we've got the very cute Howards (pictured above), both of whom are already pretty established in Hollywood. Daughter Bryce Dallas has had her very first screenplay, 'Originals', picked up by Universal and Imagine, home to many of Daddy Ron's projects. According to THR, Dad's even thinking about directing the film -- which would be great for exposure, but not so great for legitimacy. Should this happen, it would only be a continuation of the already rampant incest catalyzed by this project: Bryce's writing partner is now engaged to her sister.
Next, we've got 'Moon', the trailer for which I reviewed at FilmCatcher this morning (see post below). Having already traveled the festival circuit, it's already common knowledge to those in the know (I, apparently, am not one of those people) that this is the feature directorial debut of Duncan Jones aka Zowie Bowie aka David Bowie's son. Unlike Howard's daughter, he has tried to avoid references to his famous background, having worked his way up from TV commercials and short films like most aspiring film directors who are not the spawn of rock stars. The New York Times even goes so far as to imply that this film might contain themes about Jones' struggle to break free from his father's influence. Not that that mean's that he's bitter or anything -- after all, he's currently crashing at his dad's pad, so I assume they're pretty close.
And finally, what I thought was run-of-the-mill casting news for two of my favorite young actors, Michael Angarano and Jesse Eisenberg, turned into family ties -- with the Fonz, of all people. 'Ceremony' will be the directorial debut of Fonz Jr. (Max Winkler), who also penned the script. Previous experience includes another script in production, co-written with Jonah Hill, called 'The Adventurer's Handbook' and directing the best web series of all time, 'Clark and Michael' (WATCH NOW!!).
Now, brace yourself, because here comes the intricate web of connections (albeit non-familial): 'Clark and Michael' was the brainchild of Michael Cera, who also starred in the series. So Cera has been directed by both Winkler and Reitman (in 'Juno'), the director and executive producer respectively of 'Ceremony'. Furthermore, Cera has worked with Winkler Sr. on Arrested Development. Even furthermore, Cera co-starred with Winkler's writing partner, Jonah Hill, in 'Superbad'. Okay, so maybe the world just revolves around Michael Cera. Ah, that's the world I want to live in.
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