15-08-2006 @ 13:25
John Convertino and Joey Burns of CALEXICO are starring in a movie about the life of Bob Dylan. They are playing members of THE BAND and are performing a song by Bob Dylan as a part of the movie. They're joined by Jim James of MY MORNING JACKET. The film is a portrait of Bob Dylan that has six actors playing the iconic singer-songwriter in his different life-guises. The different "Dylans" will be portrayed by Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Marcus Carl Franklin, Richard Gere, Heath Ledger, and Ben Whishaw. Also cast in supporting roles are David Cross, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Bruce Greenwood, Julianne Moore and Michelle Williams.
MTV.COM 31.07.2006: "Principal photography began Monday for Todd Haynes' "I'm Not There," a Bob Dylan biopic starring Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Marcus Carl Franklin, Richard Gere and Ben Whishaw as the singer/songwriter. The film is shooting in Montreal, Quebec, and its soundtrack will feature Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth as well as Calexico and Richie Havens."
(benelux distributor: Cineart)