As a seasoned movie critic who’s seen my fair share of Hollywood blockbusters and indie gems, I’ve always been intrigued by the creative journeys of visionary directors like Damien Chazelle. His latest project, a biopic about the legendary stuntman Evel Knievel, seems to be a bold step in an exciting new direction.
After the disappointing response to Damien Chazelle’s daring 2022 film “Babylon”, there has been intense interest in what his next creative endeavor might be. According to Deadline, following a post by Daniel Richtman, it appears that Chazelle is planning a biopic for his next project. The report suggests that the director intends to delve into the life of Evil Knievel, with William Monahan (known for “The Departed”) penning the script and Leonardo DiCaprio set to take on the lead role in the movie.
Previously, a project detailing Evel Knievel’s life was under consideration, with Darren Aronofsky attached as director and Channing Tatum potentially portraying the daredevil in the movie. However, those plans did not come to fruition. If Richtman’s report is accurate, Chazelle, following his expensive film set in Hollywood’s silent era, is now planning a more budget-friendly biopic about Knievel. If this rumor holds up, DiCaprio, who previously played a stuntman’s partner in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, may take on the role of a stuntperson himself.
Chazelle has experience with biographical films, moving from La La Land to First Man, which was released in 2018 and tells the story of Astronaut Neil Armstrong in the time leading up to the Apollo 11 mission. Ryan Gosling played Armstrong in the film, but despite critical praise, it underperformed at the box office. If a Knievel biopic is on the horizon for Chazelle’s career, having Leonardo DiCaprio involved with the project could be beneficial.
‘First Man’ & ‘Babylon’ Demonstrate Chazelle’s Struggle at the Box Office
It appears that the same article from Deadline indicates that the Knievel movie production might be budgeted moderately, considering Babylon’s $80 million budget only earned $15 million domestically. Previously in his career, Chazelle has achieved success with lower-budget films like Whiplash and La La Land, which had impressive box office results. In light of this, a return to smaller-scale filmmaking could potentially provide the foundation for Chazelle to make a strong resurgence.
Even though Whiplash represents a tiny fraction of Chazelle’s overall work, it beautifully demonstrated his ability to create impactful narratives with limited resources. A similar scenario might unfold with a Knievel biopic. Regardless of the substantial pay DiCaprio may earn if he participates in the movie, it could be more personal and low-key compared to the director’s recent projects.
Indeed, while Deadline’s report by Daniel Richtman remains unconfirmed as Paramount has not commented on its accuracy, the idea of a collaboration between Chazelle and DiCaprio is intriguing and could potentially captivate audiences if realized. For now, let’s admire the impressive work of Chazelle so far and eagerly anticipate his future projects, hoping they achieve box office success.
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2024-12-21 01:03