Comments on: Robert Pattinson Says He’ll Be Starring In A Movie About Seminal Rockers The Band

By: what !

what ! — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:37 +0000

What the heck !! This wooden & uncomfortable actor is going to be portraying one of the legendary members of THE BAND. This is too much, and it is beyond ridiculous. People need to protest.

By: sp

sp — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:37 +0000

This news is more worst than Taylor Swift portraying Joni Mitchell. Disgusting !

By: Congodog

Congodog — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:37 +0000

I have yet to read such intelligent, accurate assessments on any site about any subject. From grave-spinning to 'wooden' this guy is definitely NOT on any list that has to do with anything of substance. Thanks to all that preceded me here for their spot on analysis.
CDog

By: Debra

Debra — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:37 +0000

Are you flipping kidding me…No one could portray any of them…So not going to watch this shit…

By: marie

marie — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:37 +0000

I wrote below that The Figaro wrote about Rob's performance. They won't be surprized if Rob wins the award for best actor. It's not about the Oscar's though, I was wrong, it's about the Cannes' awards.

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:37 +0000

We want full credit for this:
Levon–Cristian Bale
Robbie–Leonardo Di Caprio or Johnny Depp
Richard–Joaquin Phoenix
Rick–Paul Rudd
Garth–Philip Seymour Hoffman

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:37 +0000

The Band did not play with Dylan. Dylan played with……The Band. If he can get that straight maybe MAYBE I will keep an open mind.

By: MarchÃ¡n

MarchÃ¡n — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:37 +0000

If he's gonna star in that movie, he's definitely portraying as Danko

By: Ray H

Ray H — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:37 +0000

For a second there I thought you guys had photoshopped Pattinson's head on top of Rick Danko's in the album cover.

By: Levon Helm

Levon Helm — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:37 +0000

I'm spinning in my grave.

By: Britt

Britt — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:37 +0000

If you're going to generalize Indiewire, try and keep the cliches to a minimum.

I am a fan of Robert Pattinson. I am 43, female, have three kids, a great job, live mortgage free and basically have a life. As well as loving all kinds of films and many genres, I adored the first Twilight film, albeit liking the subsequent ones far less.

And I damn well know who the The Band are.

Thank you for patronizing a demographic you clearly know nothing about.

By: Bryan R.

Bryan R. — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:36 +0000

I agree, a script that Levon took part in writing would be much more interesting and appropriate.

By: Georgie

Georgie — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:36 +0000

There is an interesting rumor coming out of Cannes that the script for this picture was written by Martin Scorsese (the Last Waltz).

By: Cory

Cory — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:36 +0000

I would be skeptical of anything written by Levon Helm after reading his book. His telling of the Band's history is wrought with envious / delusional tales that could not possibly have been an accurate portrayal given Helm's state of mind when he wrote it. Let's leave the script to someone who might tell the truth. As far as Pattison acting in it, why not? He could draw a young crowd into the musical genius of The Band.

By: Zach C.

Zach C. — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:36 +0000

If there ever is a biopic this guy gets my vote to play Rick: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0940950/

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:36 +0000

This is not an official project! If there is a movie about The Band, I would definitely NOT want to see one that was not known by Levon Helm. As Gregory Mandarano stated below, he should be acting in movie that is the Official Script!!

By: mike_m

mike_m — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:36 +0000

better be an official project, or else it wont be worth it…. not sure how i feel about pattison having the honor of playing anyone in The Band

The song's title is "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" not "The Night They Drove Ol' Dixie Down"

RIP Levon

By: Barbara O'Brien

Barbara O'Brien — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:36 +0000

Greg, please get in touch with me. Thanks.

By: Barbara O'Brien

Barbara O'Brien — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:36 +0000

To our knowledge, at Levon Helm Studios, there is no movie in the works about The Band. We have not been contacted by anyone. Levon has never, to my knowledge, collaborated with anyone on a screenplay, script or anything else. Official and legitimate news about Levon will always be coming to you from us at Levon Helm Studios and http://www.levonhelm.com. Thanks so much.

By: steve the colonel cropper

steve the colonel cropper — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:36 +0000

…yeah – seymour hoffmann as garth!

and what about gene wilder as bob dylan; you know it works…

By: Doctor Fog

Doctor Fog — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:36 +0000

Robert Pattinson is proving himself as a "qualified actor"; consider "Water For Elephants". Ronnie Hawkins founded the Hawks. Levon, Rick, Richard, Robby and Garth were band members backing Ronnie Hawkins and The Hawks for years. When Ronnie's career and his charisma began to fade for lack of "hits", the members of "The Hawks" went out on their own as "Levon and The Hawks", with questionable success. They were essentially "a bar band" playing the Canadian/Southern Tour. While "languishing" in New Jersey, through a "twist of fate" they were invited to become Bob Dylan's back up band for a European Tour and were introduced to the fame and fortune and the Concert Arenas of "Big Time Rock & Roll Stardom". Face it, had they not had the fame and mystic of the Dylan tours and recordings (The Basement Tapes, Planet Waves, etc.) and the star making/negotiating power of Dylan's manager, Albert Grossman, we may never have heard of "Levon and The Hawls". I'm not saying that The Band did not become a monumental band on its own, post Big Pink. I'm not saying that each member was not incredibly talented and magnetic. But without Dylan's success and "mystic persona", who knows where they might have ended up. Let's not forget that two of Bob's songs (and an album cover) brought immediate attention to their first record; "Music From Big Pink". They even got their name due to everyone in Woodstock referring to them as Bob Dylan's Band…or "The Band". Dylan left Albert and that left Albert to give all his attention to "The Band" and its primary writer, Robby Robertson (in those days, the money was in publishing). The Band was literally "famous" before the release of their first recording, thanks to Bob. Now, what The Band accomplished once on their own can not be denied as damn magnificent. But how many musician/entertainers get such an introduction, such a send off, such a "launching"? Nobody that I can think of (other than movie star kids) . I believe that Robert Pattinson will eventually play Robby Robertson, maybe even well. After all, he's had a lot of practice with the Vampire role…

By: andy

andy — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:36 +0000

Agreed. But I think the fact that we haven't heard anything about this particular Band project until now probably means it's still in the development stage, so… it is possible it won't reach pre-production. For your sake, if you're telling the truth, I hope that's the case.

By: Jcladyfish

Jcladyfish — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:36 +0000

The writer gets it all wrong. The Band was a remnant of Ronnie Hawkin's, The Hawks and morphed into The Band, due to Levon Helm in large part. The Last Waltz, though a critical hit, was a disaster of a film. The script for a feature film would best be the story of one man's fortune ( Robbie Robertson) juxtaposed with the struggles of the remaining members after Robertson basically stole the rights to the music they made together.

By: abc

abc — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:36 +0000

Very good script.

By: Carlton C.

Carlton C. — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:25:36 +0000

Amelie is right. What will be will be, let it go and then you'll see. Some take it way too seriously. How will one presentation or artist affect people? Impossible to know. If Pattison stinks and the movie bombs, so what? The foundation is strong. Imagine "oh, no – I was going to do a biography of Lincoln, but now someone else is doing it!" Not a sound basis for panic. Hey, it wouldn't be the first time members of a posse and assorted hangers-on had inflated views of their own talent and self-importance. Or tried to skip past talent, track record, accomplishment, etc. Sure, I've got my doubts about Pattison, but I've never seen one of his movies. Maybe he reaches people who would never know the Band. At least he's in the game. Anyone know anything about these two slash and burners (now run and hiders)? They ever done anything? Maybe their lifeâs work has all been leading up to this and theyâll be great! Sure, Candace, it doesnât look good when they flame and spit instead of responding, but some of the greatest talents out there are complete assholes! Sit back and enjoy the ride — guaranteed, more great stuff is on the way.