Even though Colin Ferrell already did a Jesse James
role in American Outlaws, expect a deeper depiction of James and
his criminal gang in The Assassination of Jesse James. While American
Outlaws looked at the birth of Jesse James and his gang, The Assassination
of Jesse James will take a harder look at the relationship between
Jesse James and Robert Ford and Ford's successful attempt at removing Jesse
James permanently.
So, can we have a more debonair Jesse James than Colin Ferrell? Warner Bros
answers with a 'most definitely' by picking up Brad Pitt to star.
Assassination of Jesse James
Other than Brad Pitt as Jesse James, Variety announced
that Warner Bros has also already found the actor to play the role of Robert
Ford-- Casey Affleck. Casey Affleck is the younger brother of Ben Affleck
and has had roles in films that include Good Will Hunting, Ocean's
11 and Ocean's 12. Casey Affleck will play the character of
Robert Ford as he learns that killing a famous 'outlaw' is not always the
quickest way to fame. Having shot Jesse James in the back, Robert Ford experience
fame similar to Jack McCall, who thought he'd become a hero for shooting
Wild Bill Hickock in the back. Instead of being rewarded or respected, Robert
Ford was forever known as a coward.
Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck should work well together
considering that both have previous comedic experience with one another
in Ocean's 11 and Ocean's 12. It has also been some time
since we have had a good western, so The Assassination of Jesse James
should be a welcome change.
For more info on The Assassination of Jesse James, head over to
Variety.
Casey Affleck in Ocean's 11
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