the wait is over.

2Marlon2Brando · 02-10-2004, 04:03 PM

Justin Timberlake Signs On For First Big-Screen Acting Role

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After nearly a year of reading scripts, Justin Timberlake has finally decided on his first feature-film role, and it's not Jimmy Olsen. While rumors had the pop star taking on the role of the superhero's pal in the upcoming "Superman" flick, that film still has no director or star, leaving Timberlake free to pursue another part.

Timberlake has signed on for his big-screen acting debut in the crime drama "Edison," in which he'll play Joshua Pollack, "a fresh-out-of-college kid with a counterculture bent" who gets his start by interning at a big-city newspaper, writer/director David Burke said.

The character is bright, but disdainful of doing grunt work, so the newspaper doesn't invite him back. Instead, he finds work at a free community weekly. In the course of following little news stories about Little League and the local senior center, Timberlake's character stumbles upon a very big story about corruption in high places in the city government.

He runs with the story, but ends up in serious jeopardy. Not knowing what to do and in over his head, he turns to the owner of the weekly, played by Morgan Freeman, someone he had dismissed as a nobody but who turns out to be a former war correspondent and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, albeit burnt-out and at the end of his career. Freeman's character schools Timberlake's, as he has all the tools, but none of the experience, to pursue the story.

"When [Timberlake's character] first runs with the story, it's all supposition," Burke said. "Freeman tells him, 'People don't care what you think, they care what you know.' " The two characters also make an uneasy alliance with a special investigator from the district attorney's office, played by Kevin Spacey. LL Cool J stars as well, as the newest member of an elite unit of policemen who is conflicted about joining the rogue cops in their practices.

To prepare for his role, Timberlake plans to shadow an actual print journalist to learn what daily news reporting is like. That arrangement should be made within the week, but is being kept confidential so that the reporter can still do his/her job without the added spotlight, "Edison" producer Randall Emmett said.

"Every studio has been after [Timberlake]," Emmett said. "We're so lucky and so excited to have signed him."

Production for "Edison" is scheduled to begin March 8 in Vancouver.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/148...headlines=true

Axis of Action · 02-10-2004, 04:05 PM

I heard about that last night. It made me kill kittens.

mewl · 02-10-2004, 04:06 PM

huh. interesting.

severin · 02-10-2004, 04:08 PM

how can you cast morgan freeman, kevin spacey and then justin timberlake???

will he break into song during the big showdown?

sppunk · 02-10-2004, 04:09 PM

I wonder what will come out first: a girl's breast or the bad reviews.

Nimrod · 02-10-2004, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by severin
how can you cast morgan freeman, kevin spacey and then justin timberlake???

I can imagine the producer.

Morgan Freeman
"Not sexy enough."

Kevin Spacey
"Still not sexy enough."

Justin Timberlake
"I'm not gay, but I'd like to fuck him."

mewl · 02-10-2004, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by severin
how can you cast morgan freeman, kevin spacey and then justin timberlake???

will he break into song during the big showdown?

maybe it means he can actually act? though it would surprise me.

silent1 · 02-10-2004, 04:13 PM

cry me a river

ravenguy2000 · 02-10-2004, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by silent1
cry me a river

rock your body?

Axis of Action · 02-10-2004, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by severin
how can you cast morgan freeman, kevin spacey and then justin timberlake???

will he break into song during the big showdown?

I've also heard LL Cool J is in it, which made me sad. 2 great actors, 2 shitty singers. Man oh man.

silent1 · 02-10-2004, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ravenguy2000

rock your body?

um...girl
yeah girl
i wanna pour olives all over your booty
yeah baby baby girl
i'm obsessed with food and sex
yeah wooooooman
i wanna eat olives out of your vagina
yeah girl

2Marlon2Brando · 02-10-2004, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nimrod
I can imagine the producer.

Justin Timberlake
"I'm not gay, but I'd like to fuck him."

Dead · 02-10-2004, 05:42 PM

Olsen? Justin should be Superman. He just needs to get a little beefy and dye his hair. And shave.

Liquid-J · 02-10-2004, 05:54 PM

he was just fab in MTV movie awards Matrix reloaded spoof. an absolute peach!

02-10-2004, 04:03 PM	#1
2Marlon2Brando Socialphobic Location: sometimes the same is different but mostly it's the same Posts: 14,519	the wait is over. Justin Timberlake Signs On For First Big-Screen Acting Role http://www.mtv.com/shared/media/news...dcarpet-wi.jpg After nearly a year of reading scripts, Justin Timberlake has finally decided on his first feature-film role, and it's not Jimmy Olsen. While rumors had the pop star taking on the role of the superhero's pal in the upcoming "Superman" flick, that film still has no director or star, leaving Timberlake free to pursue another part. Timberlake has signed on for his big-screen acting debut in the crime drama "Edison," in which he'll play Joshua Pollack, "a fresh-out-of-college kid with a counterculture bent" who gets his start by interning at a big-city newspaper, writer/director David Burke said. The character is bright, but disdainful of doing grunt work, so the newspaper doesn't invite him back. Instead, he finds work at a free community weekly. In the course of following little news stories about Little League and the local senior center, Timberlake's character stumbles upon a very big story about corruption in high places in the city government. He runs with the story, but ends up in serious jeopardy. Not knowing what to do and in over his head, he turns to the owner of the weekly, played by Morgan Freeman, someone he had dismissed as a nobody but who turns out to be a former war correspondent and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, albeit burnt-out and at the end of his career. Freeman's character schools Timberlake's, as he has all the tools, but none of the experience, to pursue the story. "When [Timberlake's character] first runs with the story, it's all supposition," Burke said. "Freeman tells him, 'People don't care what you think, they care what you know.' " The two characters also make an uneasy alliance with a special investigator from the district attorney's office, played by Kevin Spacey. LL Cool J stars as well, as the newest member of an elite unit of policemen who is conflicted about joining the rogue cops in their practices. To prepare for his role, Timberlake plans to shadow an actual print journalist to learn what daily news reporting is like. That arrangement should be made within the week, but is being kept confidential so that the reporter can still do his/her job without the added spotlight, "Edison" producer Randall Emmett said. "Every studio has been after [Timberlake]," Emmett said. "We're so lucky and so excited to have signed him." Production for "Edison" is scheduled to begin March 8 in Vancouver. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/148...headlines=true

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Axis of Action Socialphobic Location: ur underpants lol Posts: 13,209	I heard about that last night. It made me kill kittens.

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mewl Socialphobic Posts: 14,498	huh. interesting.

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sppunk Netphoria's George Will Location: Fenway Park Posts: 37,125	I wonder what will come out first: a girl's breast or the bad reviews.

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silent1 Minion of Satan Location: detroit, mi Posts: 7,158	cry me a river

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Dead Deaddy is your daddy! Location: Veronica Mars played with my Wii. Posts: 39,187	Olsen? Justin should be Superman. He just needs to get a little beefy and dye his hair. And shave.

02-10-2004, 05:54 PM	#14
Liquid-J keeping it to a dull roar Location: san francisco, ca Posts: 12,824	he was just fab in MTV movie awards Matrix reloaded spoof. an absolute peach!