Whats the news on The Brazilian Job ?
I’m not really sure where Paramount is with that. They’re developing a script right now, and I think when they come up with an idea, then that’s when we’ll get into serious talks about putting it on the screen. I think there’s a way to go to get that going. Who do you think is the next big hope for smart action films.? Bruce Willis has been carrying most of the weight on his shoulders for the last two decades—who are your bets for the next wave? That’s a really good question. I could tell you who I like to see in movies. Obviously, Johnny Depp is great—he’s been around for a long time, but he always ends up making very fresh choices. I like Eric Bana, he’s extremely talented. With the right role, he can give you a great character—and with the right director, add depth and variety in action pictures. There’s very few guys out there who can pull it off. Clearly, Gerard and Jamie are doing a pretty damn good job. Those names keep me interested. Jamie Foxx is almost old-fashioned because h
