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How Bill Murray lost the Toni Erdmann remake to Jack Nicholson. Directed by Lisa Cholodenko. He is set to co-star in Paramount's English-language remake of Toni Erdmann , along with Kristen Wiig . The Oscar-nominated Toni Erdmann, which debuted at Cannes last year and didn’t hit U.S. theaters until Christmas, is not only getting remade into an English-language film, but, per Variety, this remake will star the thought-to-be-retired Jack Nicholson as the shaggy prankster of a father and Kristen Wiig as the successful daughter with whom the former tries to reconnect. By Michael Kennedy Published Feb 07, 2017 When it comes to memorable actors of the last 50 years, few are more recognizable than Jack Nicholson. It stars Peter Simonischek and Sandra Hüller. How to animate a personality that is barely there. More. The film, which premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, was named the best film of 2016 by Sight & Sound and other respected cinema magazines. Jack Nicholson is making his big movie comeback. The Oscar winner will be starring alongside Ghostbusters star Kristen Wiig in an English-language remake of German comedy Toni Erdmann. It also won the European Parliament LUX Prize. With Kristen Wiig. Jack Nicholson, the iconic Oscar ... Take a look at the trailer for the original Toni Erdmann to get a better idea of the role Nicholson will conquer as his big-screen comeback. However, Kristen Wiig is sticking around to star. “For a while I lost it, and then I found it, but I didn’t get around to watching this thing that she wanted me to watch. As for who might replace Nicholson, it was reported that Bill Murray was initially eyed for the role, but lost out. Jack Nicholson to Star in Toni Erdmann Remake [Updated] Legendary actor Jack Nicholson is set to star in a remake of the German film Toni Erdmann, his first movie appearance since 2010. While Girls duo Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner also dropped out, Lisa Cholodenko has stepped in to both write and direct the film. Interesting enough, Cholodenko’s last film, The Kids Are All Right, came out in 2010, the last year Nicholson was also seen on screen, in James L. Brooks’ How Do You Know. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/02/bill-murray-jack-nicholson Paramount is remaking Toni Erdmann, which is currently nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards, and has cast Nicholson … [The Wrap/Deadline]. Jack Nicholson, who hasn’t appeared in a feature film since 2010, will star opposite Kristen Wiig in the English-language remake of “ Toni Erdmann.” Sources … This week, it was announced German language Oscar nominee “ Toni Erdmann,” the third directing effort from writer-director Maren Ade, would be remade in … Cast : Jack Nicholson, Kristen Wiig. It makes sense that Paramount would be pushing this film to be completed, as the studio is struggling to find box office winners. Jack Nicholson as ‘Toni Erdmann’: When right-minded ideas come out wrong WATCH: Justin Chang reviews "Toni Erdmann,” the film starring … It’s been nearly 18 months since the news arrived that Jack Nicholson was being coaxed out of a blissful retirement to lead a remake of Toni Erdmann, Maren Ade’s German-Austrian comedy-drama that became an instant critical hit since its debut at Cannes Film Festival in 2016. All told, it appears that even with these major changes to the film, the production is still moving forward. Jack Nicholson's performance is a wonder of insight. Genre : Comedy, Drama. A remake of German film Toni Erdmann (2016) about a dad who creates an alter ego for himself in an effort to connect with his polar-opposite daughter. Now, the “Olive Kitteridge” and “The Kids Are All Right” filmmaker is doing double-duty as writer-director on the comedy. Jack Nicholson got started in show business with schlocky B-movies like The Raven, The Terror, and The Little Shop of Horrors.Now, roughly 60 years … The original version of this comedy-drama about a father’s decision to reconnect with his adult daughter vied for the Palme d’Or at the […] Now, all we have to wait for is to hear who is taking over the highly-coveted role that Nicholson is leaving behind. Well, The Shining star can continue to enjoy his days on the beach as he’s now dropped the project, but unfortunately, that doesn’t mean it’s dead yet. Changes are afoot on the upcoming production of the highly-anticipated American remake of “Toni Erdmann.” The film, which was set to star Kristen Wiig and Jack Nicholson , as the father-daughter duo at the center of the story, is in the middle of some big changes as the film moves forward towards production, according to The Wrap . 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Well, The Shining star can … Track his obsessive film-watching on Letterboxd. Rather, it’s still moving ahead with producers Adam McKay and Will Ferrell and they’ve found a director. It won five awards at the 29th European Film Awards: Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenwriter, Best Actor, and Best Actress. Another major change that’s happening is behind-the-camera, where Lisa Cholodenko is stepping up to direct the adaptation. : 443. Changes are afoot on the upcoming production of the highly-anticipated American remake of “Toni Erdmann.” The film, which was set to star Kristen Wiig and Jack Nicholson, as the father-daughter duo at the center of the story, is in the middle of some big changes as the film moves forward towards production, according to The Wrap. First, and probably foremost in the minds of film fans, Jack Nicholson has left the production for an unknown reason. Jack Nicholson is eyeing his return to the big screen in his first role since 2010. It’s been nearly 18 months since the news arrived that Jack Nicholson was being coaxed out of a blissful retirement to lead a remake of Toni Erdmann, Maren Ade’s German-Austrian comedy-drama that became an instant critical hit since its debut at Cannes Film Festival in 2016. Director : unknown yet. February 13, 2017 at 12:16 PM EST Advertisement. And then she said, ‘Well, Jack Nicholson took the job.’”, Might Murray return now that the role is vacant? A remake of German film Toni Erdmann (2016) about a dad who creates an alter ego for himself in an effort to connect with his polar-opposite daughter. It was nomin… She was already hired on to pen the script, after the “Girls” duo of Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner dropped out. Jack Nicholson 'reage' ao ver Coringa de Jared Leto; veja o vídeo e Jack Nicholson voltará ao cinema em nova versão de 'Toni Erdmann'. READ MORE: You’ll Be Thankful For The Weirdos In Your Life After Watching ‘Toni Erdmann’ [Review]. While we await to see if this remake does actually ever get off the ground, check out our interview with Ade here and the trailer for the original below. And if this new version of “Toni Erdmann” is able to live up to the original, which won a ton of awards and was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at both the Golden Globes and Academy Awards, it looks like Paramount would have a much-needed hit on its hands. That all changes when she begins to interact more with her father, who brings a much-needed influx of chaos into her life. 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A Toni Erdmann remake will reportedly mark Jack Nicholson’s first big screen role in nearly a decade. Character : Winfried. “Kristen Wiig, who I think is so wonderful, sent me something and said, ‘Would you look at this thing?’ And I’m just not very organized,” he told CNBC. More info : imdb. For those not familiar with “Toni Erdmann,” the film follows a woman, who is struggling with finding happiness as she focuses entirely on her career. After seven years out of the spotlight, Jack Nicholson is reportedly set to return to the big screen to star in a Hollywood remake of the Oscar-nominated German comedy Toni Erdmann. https://lwlies.com/articles/toni-erdmann-remake-jack-nicholson-kristen-wiig The 79 … He continued to take more unusual roles. The english-language adaptation of German comedy sensation “Toni Erdmann” is still alive at Paramount, TheWrap has learned, but with some key changes in … Email. 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Jordan Raup is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Film Stage and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. By Joey Nolfi. Pinterest. Well, that was fast. An American remake of the Oscar-nominated German film “Toni Erdmann” has enticed Jack Nicholson out of semi-retirement; his last film was “How Do You Know” in 2010 for director James L. Brooks. [The Playlist Podcast], ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’: The Earth Isn’t All That’s Hollow In This Monstrous Mess [The Playlist Podcast], 'Selena: The Series' Part 2 Trailer: The Tragic Story Of The Music Icon Comes To An End In May, New Directors/New Films Exclusive Trailer: NYC Event Celebrates 50 Years With An Eclectic Lineup Of Emerging Filmmakers, ‘The Dry’ Trailer: Eric Bana Stars In A Slow-Burn Crime Thriller For IFC Films, ‘Flashback’ Trailer: Horrific Visions Of A Missing Maika Monroe Haunt Dylan O’Brien, Academy Spins Zendaya, Brad Pitt & Halle Berry As The Cast Of 93rd Oscars, We’ve Got A Real Oscar Race For Best Actress But Best Picture? 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