Once again, my cup runneth over:
Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to star in "Flight 121," a New Line thriller that will start production in May. David Ellis, who helmed "Final Destination 2" and "Cellular" for New Line, will direct reports Variety.
Jackson plays an FBI agent on a long quest to bring a ruthless mob boss to justice. He finds a witness and takes him on a commercial flight from Hawaii to L.A. Trouble is, the mob boss has loaded the cargo with all kinds of venomous snakes.
Doubtless some of you thought I was kidding about this.
Now that Jackson is on board (snicker), I officially withdraw my trepidation concerning the project. My confidence in the ability of the director of Cellular to make a compelling story out of CGI snakes and Mace Windu knows no bounds.
Mr. Norb, you've got the goods.
That idea is pure, unadulterated genius.
Jackson has been in this situation before (Deep Blue Sea) and he did the honorable thing, getting eaten by a shark early and humorously.
It's been a long week, friends. Here's hoping I make it through tomorrow without blowing a gasket. Do I have gaskets? Maybe I mean without blowing a casket. That sounds more likely. I'll hunt down the causes of my frustration,......
| --Posted to Playing With Myself on Mar 17, 2005 4:22 PM:. |
Bonus points if they cast Rip Torn as a charismatic snake-handlin' faith healer who just happens to be on board.