James Dean famously starred in just three movies before his tragic and untimely death in a car accident in 1955: “East of Eden,” “Rebel Without a Cause” and “Giant.” But according to a production company made up entirely of — presumably — monsters, he will soon have a fourth credit: as a CGI recreation.
No. Nope. Super no. ALL THE NO.
Apparently Dean’s estate has given Magic City Films permission to do this, and they’ve “cast” him in a new movie called “Finding Jack,” a Vietnam War action drama.
My friends, this is not superimposing a vacuum onto old footage of Fred Astaire dancing around to make a new commercial for Dirt Devil. This is creating a whole performance out of thin air. This will be Dean’s fourth screen role — part of his legacy — and he will have absolutely no power over or participation in its creation.
Because he’s been dead for 64 years!
Where’s the change.org petition to fight this? I’ll sign it.
Meanwhile, answer these questions about America’s most iconic rebel.
Questions:
- At the time of his death, James Dean was contracted to star in “Somebody Up There Likes Me,” a 1956 biopic of boxer Rocky Graziano. Who ended up with the part of Graziano in the film?
- A few hours before the fatal accident, Dean got a ticket for speeding. What kind of car was he driving?
- Because the critically acclaimed “East of Eden” and “Giant” were both released after his death, Dean has the distinction of being the only actor with two of what type of accolade?
- Though he briefly studied drama at UCLA, Dean dropped out and found his real training in the Actors Studio under what famed instructor?
- The climactic police showdown in “Rebel Without a Cause” takes place at what Los Angeles landmark, which has also appeared in “La La Land” and “The Terminator”?
Answers up after we hear how Captain America feels about the news. Go get ’em, Cap.
Answers:
- Paul Newman
- Porsche 550 Spyder
- Posthumous Oscar nomination
- Lee Strasburg
- Griffith Observatory
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