Paterno teaser trailer 2018 al pacino hbo movie youtube. Hbo halts production of al pacinos happy valley onward state. First image of al pacino in hbos happy valley joe paterno movie. Will happy valley, starring al pacino as joe paterno, have to change its name. Sep 20, 2014 hbo is holding off on preproduction for the joe paternojerry sandusky film happy valley, which has al pacino on board as its lead. Happy valley is a 2014 american documentary film, written and directed by amir barlev. Passion has opted to reunite with al pacino on the latters joe paterno film, now tentativelytitled happy valley. Why al pacino, barry levinson reunited to depict joe. The movie stars al pacino as paterno, the former head coach of the penn state nittany lions football team. Al pacino seen as joe paterno on happy valley set al pacino walks around the set of his upcoming movie happy valley on monday morning july 17 in new york city. Al pacino portrays beloved and disgraced penn state football coach joe paterno in new hbo film academy award winner al pacino, right, stars as the disgraced football coach in hbos paterno. Thats the only explanation why al pacino, one of the finest film actors of all time, has resorted to making directtovideo potboilers like hangman, premiering on vod nov.
Paterno official trailer movie hd in theatre 7 april 2018. Nov 20, 2014 related to this is the sense that the entire community, which knew nothing of sanduskys crimes or the universitys role in hiding them, is being punished along with the conspirators, by having the penn state football program taken away, the athletic records punitively altered, and the words happy valley linked inextricably with sickness, cowardice and evil. Jan 18, 20 film legend al pacino is reported to be playing the role of joe paterno in a movie about the jerry sandusky scandal at penn state, according to. Again, not the sort of thing a fan would ever expect to hear, but i guess this has similar shades of great rises and spectacular. Jan 17, 20 the story of joe paterno and his fall from grace amid the penn state sex abuse scandal is being turned into a movie, with some big names attached. Some were surprised to see the actor on the bbcs chat show on tuesday. Al pacino will team up with his scarface director for the film happy valley. That joe paternos final days resemble something from the classics isnt lost on al pacino, who plays the coach in the new hbo biopic paterno. The film centers on joe paterno, who after becoming the most successful coach in college football history, is embroiled in penn states jerry. You dont know jack director barry levinson reunites with pacino for the biographical film, previously titled happy valley. Nov 22, 2017 one can only hope pacinos got another career revival left in him hell soon continue his run of hbo biopics phil spector, you dont know jack, about dr. The film centers on joe paterno, who, after becoming. Every time he thinks hes out, they pull him back in.
Paterno official trailer 2018 al pacino drama movie hd. First image of al pacino in hbos happy valley joe paterno. No one ever called my town, columbus, happy valley, but when ohio state defeats michigan, its a happy valley indeed. The film centers on joe paterno, who, after becoming the winningest coach in college football history, is embroiled. Al pacino may not appear in many big screen features these days, but hes had a steady run taking the lead as several reallife figures in hbo movies. Production on the movie took place in long island, n. Hbo films has revealed the firstlook photo from the untitled joe paterno film previously known as happy valley, with academy award. That euphoria over a football program as successful as penn state under head coach joe paterno with its spell cast so widely is the engine that drives a community to miss the.
Al pacino set to play joe paterno in upcoming movie. Sandusky met the children he molested through the charity he started, the second mile, whose mission statement reads, providing children with help and hope. Riley keough, kathy baker, greg grunberg and annie parisse also star. The jerry sandusky story game over paterno book joe posnanski. Al pacino to play joe paterno in sandusky scandal movie. Riley keough, annie parisse, kathy baker and greg grunberg also star. First look at the joe paterno film starring al pacino. Al pacino as joe paterno in a still from hbos paterno. In which we suggest who should star in the next big adaptation, remake, or historical film. Pressman film 0 all the latest movie trailers, teasers and clips in one. Al pacino hints at upcoming happy valley onward state.
New image of al pacino in hbos dramabiopic happy valley. Jan 21, 2014 a biopic starring al pacino as paterno is also in the works. A documentary that observes the year after pennsylvania state university assistant football coach jerry sanduskys arrest on child sex abuse charges. Paternos home in happy valley, where he spends much of the film either a watching. It stars al pacino as former penn state football coach joe paterno, and his career leading up to his dismissal following the universitys child sex abuse scandal in 2011. Nov 21, 2014 did coach paterno and the penn state administration value their football program more than the lives of sanduskys victims. Alma mater actors studio hb studio occupation actor, filmmaker years active 1967present works full list partners jan tarrant 19881989 beverly dangelo 19972003 lucila polak 20082018 children 3 awards full list alfredo james pacino is.
First, this is the first time any studio has claimed ownership to the screen adaptation of joe posnanskis novel, paterno. Apr 06, 2018 the white house here is paternos home in happy valley, where he spends much of the film either a watching football with pencil and paper in hand or b shrugging off questions from his wife sue. The upcoming joe paterno biopic happy valley received much attention when it was revealed that the great al pacino would play the legendary football coach. Al pacino, barry levinson on hbos joe paterno biopic. Al pacino looked a shadow of his former self as he was spotted filming for his new movie on the streets of harlem. Film legend al pacino is reported to be playing the role of joe paterno in a movie about the jerry sandusky scandal at penn state, according to. The white house here is paternos home in happy valley, where he spends much of the film either a watching football with pencil and paper in. Al pacino portrays beloved and disgraced penn state football coach. Film revolution shooting on location in kings lynn, britain 1985 august 21, 2018, 3. Al pacino stars in hbos paterno teaser trailer screen rant. Al pacino to play joe paterno in upcoming movie happy valley. Mar 14, 20 in which we suggest who should star in the next big adaptation, remake, or historical film. The cable network put a hold on happy valley, which dramatizes the story of legendary football coach joe paterno, who saw his career and.
Well, its been about a year since the gaping wound of the penn state scandal was ripped open, so it must be time for a movie about joe paterno starring al pacino. Jan 19, 2018 after becoming the winningest coach in college football history, paternos legacy is challenged and he is forced to face questions of institutional failure. Levinson of latewho also directed the forgettable hbo movie the wizard of lies and executiveproduced the phil spector hbo film starring none other than al pacino has a real knack for inoffensive, perfectly safe drama that feels fossilized from another era of tv of at least 10 years ago. We pit the hbo happy valley al pacino joe paterno movie vs. Paterno is a 2018 american television drama film directed by barry levinson. That included coach joe paterno, portrayed by al pacino in the happy valley movie.
Anthony scaramucci executive producing hbo movie while in. Barry levinson and al pacino try and explore the legacy of. Al pacino gave an attimes awkward interview on the one show, earning praise from viewers. Al pacino to play joe paterno in movie about penn state coach fox news fox news. The story of joe paterno and his fall from grace amid the penn state sex abuse scandal is being turned into a movie, with some big names attached. Hbo debuts a teaser trailer for paterno starring al pacino as the legendary penn state football coach. New, 178 comments the announcement that hbo is officially moving forward has created. Al pacino to play joe paterno in movie about penn state. Al pacino pacino at the 2004 venice film festival born alfredo james pacino 19400425 april 25, 1940 age 79 new york city, new york, u. The film is about the life and work of the physicianassisted suicide advocate. Joe paterno biopic starring al pacino has spring 2018 release. Aug 21, 2018 al pacino righteous kill behind the scenes. The film centers on joe paterno, who, after becoming the winningest coach in college football history, is embroiled in penn states jerry sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing. Paterno official trailer 2018 al pacino drama movie hd subscribe to rapid trailer for all the latest trailers.
Filmed over the course of the year after sanduskys arrest as key players in the scandal agreed to share their stories, happy valley deconstructs the story we think we know to uncover a much. With al pacino, kathy baker, kenneth maharaj, michael mastro. Well, the suspension became permanent and we pretty much thought the movie was dead, but its now kicked back to life. The film, with al pacino playing the football coach, premieres april 7. Montgomery county native has pivotal scene in hbos new paterno. The white house here is paternos home in happy valley, where he spends much of the film either a watching football with pencil and paper in hand or b shrugging off questions from his wife sue.
The film centers on joe paterno, who, after becoming the winningest coach in. Kevorkian as joe paterno in happy valley, directed by barry levinson, who made one of the actors best films in recent years, the humbling. Actor al pacino and director barry levinson are teaming up again for hbos biopic of disgraced penn state coach joe paterno. Over the past decade, pacino has been churning out forgettable thrillers like. Al pacino to play penn states joe paterno in happy. A biopic starring al pacino as paterno is also in the works. The divide, examined in amir barlevs 2014 documentary happy valley, isnt one levinson and pacino expect paterno to bridge. Jul 25, 2017 riley keough and al pacino are back on the set of their upcoming flick happy valley the costars were spotting filming scenes for the hbo movie on monday afternoon july 24 in new york city. The film had its world premiere at 2014 sundance film festival on january 19, 2014. Al pacinos awkward interview on the one show earns praise.
The only company attached to the film was pacino s talent agency, icm. Al pacino to play joe paterno in movie about penn state coach. Al pacino portrays beloved and disgraced penn state. Riley keough and al pacino are back on the set of their upcoming flick happy valley the costars were spotting filming scenes for the hbo movie on monday afternoon july 24 in new york city. Happy valley chronicles the ensuing firestorm of accusations of this complicated and tragic tale, and creates a parable of guilt, responsibility, and identity for a small town caught in the glare. Hbo joe paterno movie gets green light with al pacino. Hbo suspends preproduction on joe paterno movie happy valley. As per imdb which still has this titled as happy valley, the film has plenty of other notable people attached. Al pacino will play joe paterno in a movie about the late penn state football coach.
Last time we covered the motion picture, a screenwriter told us that the movie would focus on paternos life, not the scandal. Montgomery county native has pivotal scene in hbos new. Jul 17, 2017 al pacino seen as joe paterno on happy valley set al pacino walks around the set of his upcoming movie happy valley on monday morning july 17 in new york city. Will happy valley, starring al pacino as joe paterno, have.
932 273 422 348 347 625 1374 481 465 1297 355 960 1298 477 273 766 107 1395 1023 373 1251 292 686 969 825 1254 582 244 1020 1316 314 927 1498