Wednesday 16 July 2014

Christian Bale to play Travis McGee in The Deep Blue Good-By?

Christian Bale has reportedly expressed interest in playing Travis McGee in the upcoming The Deep Blue Good-By.

According to Variety , Bale has been approached by 20th Century Fox, director James Mangold and producer Leonardo DiCaprio to take the role.



Christian Bale

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Although the actor has yet to receive an official offer, he is said to be interested in taking on the role of McGee.

McGee is the protagonist of a 21-book series by John D MacDonald, which is now on course to be adapted for the big screen.


The main character is described as a "salvage consultant", who lives on a houseboat and has a talent for attracting women and trouble.


There has been no comment from Bale or his representatives.


Bale and Mangold have previously worked together on 3:10 to Yuma.


The Deep Blue Good-By will be produced by DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson-Killoran and Amy Robinson, while Dennis Lehane wrote the most recent draft of the script.


See Christian Bale in the trailer for his upcoming epic Exodus: Gods and Kings here:








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