‘Gang Leader for a Day,’ Hollywood Casualty for Life?
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008Part-time gang banger Professor Sudhir Venkatesh, the ‘rogue’ sociologist from Columbia University, is making his foray into Tinseltown. Paramount Vantage has optioned his book, Gang Leader for a Day, and Sudhir has been set up with the team behind Hustle & Flow and Black Snake Moan: producer Stephanie Allain and director Craig Brewer, along with writer and “Sopranos” alum Michael Caleo.
Let’s play ‘How Can Hollywood Ruin This Movie?’
ON CASTING…
DM: So, the first thing we’d all like to know is, who are you guys looking at for the lead role?
HWE: You know, it depends on the budget. High budget, Denzel. Medium budget, Will Smith. Low budget and no award potential? Cuba Gooding. Direct to DVD? Hmmm… Wesley Snipes?
DM: …I uh… But, what about for the main character? You know, Sudhir Venkatesh?
HWE: ……Oh…
