Hi, everyone. "Moriarty" here with some Rumblings From The Lab...
When THE LAST DETAIL was released in the early ‘70s, it shattered conventions of what language could be used onscreen, and how. It was filthy and hilarious and gave Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, and Otis Young great roles to sink their teeth into.
Now this tidbit shows up in the inbox, and I have to say... I’m intrigued:
I'm in the know of an exciting new project coming our way. First up is the book, LAST FLAG FLYING, which is the sequel to THE LAST DETAIL, both written by Darryl Ponicsan. The Last Detail was turned into a film in 1973 by director Hal Ashby with a screenplay by Robert Towne and starring Jack Nicholson, Otis Young and Randy Quaid. Of course I'm sure you know this.
Now, thirty-five years later, Darryl has written a sequel to his best selling book. Jack Nicholson is excited about reprising his role for the film. Otis Young passed away in 2001 so Morgan Freeman is being tapped to take over the role. No word on Randy Quaid but I'm sure he would be on board. I've read the new book and it's much better than the first which gives a literary bitch slap to the current world we live in from cell phones to the war in Iraq.
The book will officially be announced May 1st.
You can call me Scottclone.
Sounds cool. Morgan Freeman would fit right into the role nicely, and Randy Quaid can always use the career boost. I hope this pans out. Let’s see...
"Moriarty" out.
