Greetings all,
It’s a rumour no more!
According to THR, Gotti: Three Generations will star John Travolta as the Dapper Don and will be directed by Nick Cassavettes.
The film, scripted by Leo Rossi, will focus on the relationship between John Gotti Sr, the head of the Gambino crime family who died in prison in 2002, and John Gotti Jr who assumed control of the crime family.
Mr Travolta, who embodies charisma and screen presence, is a perfectly suited to play the ‘Teflon Don’, the man who many considered untouchable by the American legal system.
Last seen in From Paris with Love, Mr Travolta is due for a big screen comeback and if this project is handled right, we might even see an Oscar nomination come his way…
Mr Gotti Jr has given his blessing to the film and plans on joining the producers and Mr travolta as a press screening in April.
I suppose that’s one offer they couldn’t refuse.
Written by: Stoic Taco
“I’ll have mine with ketchup and sour cream”
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According to Empire Online it looks like John Travolta is in “serious talks” with executive producer Marc Fiore to play John Gotti Snr in a new biopic.
As we know Mr Travolta has played several less than savoury characters (‘Swordfish’, ‘Face/Off’, and ‘Taking of Pelham 123’ come to mind) previously so it’s not like this would be brand new territory.
Full story can be found here;
http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=29992
John Gotti Snr was a legendary Mob boss who was nicknamed the “Teflon Don” by the press as he had successfully beat numerous charges on multiple occasions.
The Gotti name is synonymous with the image of luxury and criminal elements and would require an actor of considerable skill and presence to portray this role.
This could be the role that could put John Travolta back on top of the A List given the lacklustre performance of his last couple of roles (‘From Paris with Love’ and ‘Old Dogs’).
The role of John Gotti could be the ideal return role for the “comeback kid” – John Travolta.
Written by: Stoic Taco
“I’ll have mine with ketchup and sour cream”