Rising character actor James Badge Dale has already featured in one dramatisation centred on the assassination of President John Kennedy this year, with Peter Landesman’s PARKLAND (still to hit cinemas here in the UK). It’s now confirmed the actor, best known for his stand-out roles in THE DEPARTED, THE LONE RANGER and IRON MAN 3, has signed on for another. He’ll play a military major helping Cate Blanchett’s character discover the truth about her recently deceased grandfather and if he was the man who actually pulled the trigger in the shocking events at Dallas, Texas on the the 22nd November 1963.
The nail-biting conspiracy thriller thriller titled BLACKBIRD, is being written and directed by the brilliant award-winning playwright and filmmaker David Mamet. He’s responsible for a number of classic American works that initially struggled to find their audience but have since gone on to the become cult favourites. If you want to seek out his back catalogue, I highly recommend HOMICIDE, HOUSE OF GAMES and SPARTAN. All awesome and intense thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat and all feature his signature biting dialogue.
Source: Variety
Craig was our great north east correspondent, proving that it’s so ‘grim up north’ that losing yourself in a world of film is a foregone prerequisite. He has been studying the best (and often worst) of both classic and modern cinema at the University of Life for as long as he can remember. Craig’s favorite films include THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, JFK, GOODFELLAS, SCARFACE, and most of John Carpenter’s early work, particularly THE THING and HALLOWEEN.
1 Comment
Leave a Reply
Leave a Reply
Latest Posts
-
Film News
/ 15 hours agoHalloween Haunts: Pigeon Shrine FrightFest announce line-up
This August, Pigeon Shrine FrightFest celebrated its 25th anniversary. The festivities are set to...
By Kat Hughes -
Film Trailers
/ 16 hours agoA new trailer for ‘Paddington In Peru’ lands
Paddington 3 is coming out way in time for Christmas.
By Paul Heath -
Film Reviews
/ 16 hours ago‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ review: Dir. Todd Phillips (2024)
Todd Phillips' sequel takes a bow.
By Ben Read -
Apple TV
/ 21 hours agoMore ‘Sugar’ at Apple ordered; season two on the way
Apple TV+ has ordered a second season of hit show Sugar. Colin Farrell leads...
By Paul Heath
Pingback: James Badge Dale Network | Bringing you daily news and images on everything James related » Blog Archive » James Badge Dale Heading For Second JFK Drama With Mamet’s ‘Blackbird’