PHOTOS: Woody Harrelson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Mackey & James Brooks at RI State House
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PHOTOS: Woody Harrelson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Mackey & James Brooks at RI State House
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The film will follow an idealistic young politician who juggles familial issues and a challenging work life while preparing to take over the job of her mentor, the state’s longtime incumbent governor, according to Deadline.
“As one of the most empathetic dramatists of our time, James Brooks has set the bar across film and television for decades,” said Steve Asbell, President, 20th Century Studios. “From Broadcast News to The Simpsons, Jim is also a foundational element in the bedrock of 20th and we couldn’t be more proud to support him in his long awaited return to the director’s chair.”
Brooks has won three Oscars, all for his film “Terms of Endearment.” In addition, he was nominated for “Broadcast News,” “Jerry Maguire,” and “As Good As It Gets.”
On the television side, Brooks created series such as “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “The Tracey Ullman Show,” as well as being instrumental in the development of “The Simpsons.”
Earlier this week, GoLocal reported on the location on Broadway in the West End of Providence that has been transformed into a set for the movie.
“One of the main things I mentioned to the team here is we’re putting people to work here in the state of Rhode Island,” said Governor Dan McKee at the event. “Part of our goal is making sure we’ve got people working — in this case, a number of trades are going to be working on this project…the whole strategy for us is putting people to work, and good-paying jobs.”
