The Ides of March

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George Clooney set to start filming ‘The Ides of March’ in Cincinnati in January

As we’ve previously announced, George Clooney plans to shoot his next film, The Ides of March, in Ohio and Michigan, and though we learned last week that he was scouting locations specifically in Grand Rapids, we now also know where exactly in Ohio the movie will be filmed.

According to WCPO, the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Film Commission held its annual fundraiser Saturday night in Cincinnati and announced that George Clooney had selected the city as one of the film’s locations.

Clooney was in town Nov. 12 scouting the area for the film and apparently liked what he saw. According to members of the commission, filming is set to begin in January with Clooney directing and starring along with Paul Giamatti, Ryan Gosling, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood.

The shoot will be somewhat of a homecoming for Clooney who grew up in Kentucky and Ohio and is a graduate of Augusta, Kentucky High School which is located about an hour outside of Cincinnati. His father, Nick Clooney, also worked at several Cincinnati television station throughout the 1960s and 70s

From Up and comers
9 December 2010

Max Minghella joins George Clooney’s “Ides of March”

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Am I the only one who thinks this looks like a mug shot? - Katiedot

More casting developments for the cast of “The Social Network”. Max Minghella has signed on to George Clooney’s directorial venture “The Ides of March”, starring Ryan Gosling as a Presidential campaign press spokesman who falls victim to the harsh realities of politics. It’s based on the Broadway play “Farragut North”, which in turn is loosely based on the real 2004 Presidential campaign of Howard Dean. The film, filming early next year, will also star Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, and Clooney.

Minghella, the 25-year-old son of late Academy Award-winning director Anthony Minghella, previously played Clooney’s son in “Syriana” and recently completed work on alien invasion thriller “The Darkest Hour”.

From The Examiner

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14 December 2010

In the highly competitive movie business, a story about a presidential primary loser doesn’t exactly sound like something that would end up on the big screen.


Somehow it’s destined to, though. There’s a movie coming out on the wacky hero of the Hollywood Left, Howard Dean,

In 2008 Beau Willimon wrote a play based on Dean’s 2004 Democratic primary campaign. In case you’ve forgotten, that was the one with the Iowa meltdown.

Willimon is not your run of the mill playwright. He was a press aide for the Dean 2004 campaign and worked on campaigns for Hillary Clinton, Chuck Schumer and Bill Bradley.

Along came George Clooney, who attached himself to the project and co-wrote the movie adaptation.

The flick quickly picked up financing from Exclusive Media Group and Cross Creek Pictures, and Sony is set to distribute it.

Sony will release the movie titled “The Ides of March” in a limited theatrical run in December 2011, just in time to qualify for Oscar noms. The wide release of the film is scheduled to take place in January 2012.

The cast is perfect Oscar bait. Clooney plays the Dean character, Governor Morris. Ryan Gosling plays Stephen Meyers, campaign consultant for the upstart governor who is running for the Democratic Party’s nomination. Paul Giamatti plays a rival candidate’s strategist. Marisa Tomei plays a New York Times reporter. Evan Rachel Wood plays an intern in the Morris campaign. And Philip Seymour Hoffman is reportedly being cast as Morris’s lead strategist a la Joe Trippi.

Everything is in place except the movie itself, which is yet to be shot.

Does George really want to reenact the “I Have a Scream” speech?

lucy wrote:Looks like a mug shot to me.

Stand-Ins needed for George Clooney, Ryan Gosling and more for ‘Ides of March’ shooting in Detroit this spring
by Christine on December 18, 2010

As a follow-up to Thursday’s announcement that they were looking for extras for George Clooney’s next film, The Ides of March, which begins shooting in Detroit in March, the production company is also searching for stand-ins for the film’s lead actors: Evan Rachel Wood, George Clooney, Jeffrey Wright, Marisa Tomei, Max Minghella, Paul Giamatti, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and Ryan Gosling.

Here are the details:
Casting Stand-ins for several of “The Ides of March” cast members. Looking for people who are the same height, body proportions, have the same skin color, hair color and length as one of the actors below. You must be available to work all 5 weeks (M-F) beginning March 7th, 2011. Stand-in casting is open to Michigan residents 18 and older only.

Compensation:
These are paid roles.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying as an extra for this film please send your headshots and resume to: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

NOTE: Please include “IoM Stand-In for [Cast Member Name]” in the subject line of your email. Example… “IoM Stand-In for Ryan Gosling”.

The Ides of March will also be filming in Ohio in February.

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George Clooney apparently passes on Grand Rapids for 'Ides of March,' needs paid extras for Detroit shoot

Published: Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Sorry, Grand Rapidians - it looks like one of Hollywood's superstars won't be making a movie here. With the news that he's looking for extras for a shoot in Detroit, George Clooney has apparently passed on G.R. for his upcoming film "The Ides of March."

Clooney visited G.R. in November, and word on the street has it that his producers came three times, scoping out possible locations. But it was a longshot - he apparently wanted to film partly in his hometown of Cincinnati, and geographically speaking, Detroit is closer for any additional locations needed.

Right now, the casting call is for a March shoot. Paid extras and volunteers for crowd scenes are needed. All the information can be found here and stand-ins are also needed. (Also: PLEASE don't email me your resume, etc. I'm just the reporter.)

Clooney will direct and star in "Ides," along with Evan Rachel Wood, Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Max Minghella, Jeffery Wright and Marisa Tomei.

lucy wrote:I'm hoping for another GNGL,or CODM, I'd love to see him have another big success,but only if he finds himself a new

ST. JOSEPH — It doesn't appear actor George Clooney will be filming any of his upcoming film, "The Ides of March," in St. Joseph, which he visited in November while scouting out possible locations.

According to The Associated Press, Clooney has decided to film in several locations around Cincinnati and northern Kentucky.

Clooney was spotted on Silver Beach, which prompted city officials in St. Joseph to post signs in the city to try to entice the actor into coming back.

City Manager Frank Walsh wrote a letter to Clooney requesting he come back for a visit. The city, partnering with The Boulevard Inn and Kilwin's Chocolates, offered him a weekend stay and free dining at The Bistro, with a chocolate gift basket.

The film, an adaptation of the Broadway play "Farragut North," includes a star-filled cast of Ryan Gosling, Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. Shooting is scheduled to begin in February.

From The Star

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Ryan Gosling : Clooney enthusiastic over Ides

George Clooney is "infectiously enthusiastic" about his latest film, The Ides Of March, Ryan Gosling has revealed.

The Golden Globes-nominated actor will star in the political drama alongside George, who is also directing and co-producing.

"George has so much enthusiasm, he's just so enthusiastic about this film, and there's nothing he hasn't thought of - it's very infectious," Ryan said.

He added: "I'm a huge fan of George and Grant Heslov, his partner, who did my favourite TV show Unscripted."

Ryan, who can currently be seen starring in Blue Valentine with Michelle Williams, plays "a press spokesman who falls prey to backroom politics" in the film, based on the Broadway play Farragut North.

"It's an ensemble piece, but my character is the one that takes the downward spiral. He's an idealist who soon discovers the dirty pull of politics," said Ryan.

Filming kicks off in mid-February, but George has already given Ryan some advice on preparing for his role.

"He basically told me to go and campaign because we're about to make a campaign movie. I have to 'campaign' Blue Valentine as much as I can so I'm taking all the press as research," he added.

Golden Globe winner Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood also appear in The Ides Of March.

Henway wrote:HE (George) remoted from California.