Apr 17 2008Ridley Scott, Casey Affleck Join 'Kind One'
Casey, the increasingly more-respected Affleck brother, has signed on to star in Ridley Scott's The Kind One. Based on a Tom Epperson novel and screenplay, the story is set in 1930s L.A., and "centers on an amnesiac who finds himself working for a mobster -- a killer given the nickname "the Kind One" -- and falling in love with the thug's girlfriend."
If you're not familiar with mob culture, this is one of the worst things you can do. Because the thing is, even if this mobster is nicknamed "the Kind One", he might not actually be kind. You'll find more often than not that these thug types have names opposite to their actual traits. Someone named Tiny may actually be quite large; No Pants may always wear pants. It's strange but true. Just a little mob nickname lesson for you.
WB taps Ridley Scott for 'Kind One' [Variety]
Reader Comments
1. patrick - April 17, 2008 7:28 PM
this should be good... Ridley Scott seems to have a knack for making amazing movies, not just so they look good, but so they contain tons of real-life value
2. Stuey - April 18, 2008 8:52 AM
is that a stock photo or one from the movie? Cause that aint 1930's in the background.
Casey is a hell of a lot better than Ben. BOOOOO on Ben
I wouldnt be caught dead being seen with Ben. I'd be bragging hanging out with Casey.
3. Squishy - April 22, 2008 8:56 PM
BAHAHAHAHAHA
Still chuckling over the mob nickname lesson! Thanks man
4. Tootes - May 25, 2008 8:54 PM
Ben is very respected now with Hollywoodland as an actor and Gone Baby Gone as a director/writer.