Anyone catch the image in which diesel fuel costs $123/gallon? Whoa.
Stills from Traitor Starring Pearce, Cheadle, and Daniels
Three of my favorite actors in one movie: Guy Pearce. Don Cheadle. Jeff Daniels. Talk about a top-notch cast for Traitor, the latest from director Jeffrey Nachmanoff. Nope, don’t worry, you’re not out of the loop. I’ve never heard of the guy either, probably because he has only one feature film under his belt as a director, but I’m always rooting for the inexperienced guys, especially when they’re putting at risk the credibility of three homeboys of mine like this.
I had heard of Traitor a while ago when Pearce and Cheadle first joined the project, but never saw these photos that were released until now, and they’re obviously not a whole lot, but I’m a guy that can get excited over something as simple as a couple stills from an upcoming movie. The plot outline, via Movies Online:
“When straight arrow FBI agent Roy Clayton (Guy Pearce) heads up the investigation into a dangerous international conspiracy, all clues seem to lead back to former U.S. Special Operations officer, Samir Horn (Don Cheadle). … The inter-agency task force looking into the case meets with Carter (Jeff Daniels), a veteran CIA contractor who seemingly has his own agenda and Max Archer (Neal McDonough), a fellow FBI agent. … Obsessed with discovering the truth, Clayton tracks Horn across the globe as the elusive exsoldier burrows deeper and deeper into a world of shadows and intrigue.”
The majority of the movie was filmed in Toronto and Morocco. Rad. I find the most interesting part of this all is that Nachmanoff’s script is based off an idea by Steve Martin. Yes, the Steve Martin - the jerk, the father of the bride, the man with two brains, one of the three amigos himself. It seems like an odd and interesting mix of talent and since I follow anything and everything Guy Pearce does, I’m going to be tracking this one pretty closely.
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“…since I follow anything and everything Guy Pearce does…”
Funny, I’m the same way with Don Cheadle. And I’m getting that way with Daniels (Lookout, Squid and Whale, 2 Days in the Valley, heck, even Dumb and Dumber) - great, under-rated actor.
Comment by Andrew James — January 2, 2008 @ 9:09 am
Honestly, how bad could it be if those three signed off on it? Famous last words I know, but I too am a guy who can get excited over a couple stills and a quality-sounding premise.
IMDB doesn’t have a release date. Anybody know anything?
Comment by roman — January 2, 2008 @ 12:24 pm
Well, this started filming over the summer, I believe, so I would imagine this summer it should come out. But honestly, it’s hard to tell, and I’m still unsure if this is going to be an action-packed spy thriller or something more political.
And all these guys have taken their fair share of paycheck roles - but you’re right. Chances are if all three signed on, there has to be something there to convince them besides paychecks………. right?
Comment by Jonathan — January 2, 2008 @ 12:30 pm
Wow. That IS quite the cast. But I get the sense that this is pretty straight but I always associated Martin with funny stuff. Interesting indeed.
Comment by Marina Antunes — January 2, 2008 @ 1:27 pm
Steve Martin is fantasic in two non-comedic roles, THE SPANISH PRISONER and NOVOCAINE. I’ve yet to see Shopgirl which was also based on one of his stories.
Comment by Kurt — January 2, 2008 @ 2:39 pm
I haven’t seen either of those but I did see Shopgirl and it kind of works. What saves that film are the great performances.
Comment by Marina Antunes — January 2, 2008 @ 7:03 pm
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Pingback by Obsessed With Film » FIRST LOOK: TRAITOR — January 3, 2008 @ 8:20 pm
I found out about this film because of a school assignment I’m doing. I, too, love Don Cheadle. Release date is AUGUST 27, 2008, and right now it doesn’t look like there are any other films releasing at the same time (but some very cool stuff the 2 weeks prior). I hope you enjoy it!
jt
PS: I’ve put together a short survey to assess interest in the movie, but it’s only up today: http://qtrial.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_6xSJ69NaFySgSZ6&SVID=Prod
Comment by Jay — June 10, 2008 @ 4:44 pm
Cheadle and Daniels - I’m in. Quiz done.
Comment by Andrew James — June 10, 2008 @ 10:22 pm