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AMERICAN GANGSTER TOO
Universal is developing a sequel to the 2007 hooligan
riff “American Gangster”.
I know what you’re all thinking: “Great. Finally,
they’ll tell the rest of the story – they’ll get to
the good stuff. Here comes the film they should’ve
told first-time around – the one where the ex-cop
defends the ex-crook” (After working as a prosecutor,
cop Ritchie Roberts became a criminal defense
attorney, and still works as one today. Ironically,
the first person he defended was Frank Lucas, for the
same crime for which he prosecuted him.).
Doubtful we’ll get any of that “good stuff” here,
folkidorians. Word is, “AG 2” is likely a
direct-to-DVD offering, and based on who CHUD says is
starring in it - salsa singer Domingo Quiñones - it’s
unlikely we’re going to be treated to a sequel
featuring the same characters (sure-as-shit Crowe and
Washington won’t be back for it) as the first film,
but more so a film that shares similarities with
Ridley Scott’s film, but for the most part is just
thieving it’s name (Think “Carlito’s Way : Rise to
Power” or “American Pie : The Naked Mile”). It’s all
the rage, ya know?
Universal are currently working on a few direct-to-DVD
sequels - “Without a Paddle 2″, a new “Beethoven” pic,
etc - so wouldn’t surprise me at all if Blockbuster
will be where this thing makes its debut.
According to CHUD’s scooper, the salsa singer will be
playing an undercover Mexican cop in the film. The
scenes in which he participates in will be shot in
Puerto Rico in a few months.
Stay Tuned for more on “American Gangster : Assignment
Miami Beach” – or whatever tag they award it – as it
comes to hand.
From Moviehole.net
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