Thursday, April 17, 2014

Brad Pitt To Play General McChrystal In 'The Operators' Movie

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Brad Pitt To Star As General McChrystal In 'The Operators' Movie -- Kory Grow, Rolling Stone

He will also produce the film, which is based on Michael Hastings' book

Brad Pitt will star and produce the film adaptation of journalist Michael Hastings' 2012 book The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America's War in Afghanistan, which gave a behind-the-scenes account of the recalcitrant General Stanley McChrystal from when Hastings was researching his award-winning Rolling Stone article "The Runaway General." Director David Michôd (Animal Kingdom, Hesher) will helm the movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Hastings traveled around Europe and Afghanistan with General McChrystal for a month in 2010 for his Rolling Stone article. While reporting, he found McChrystal and his staff badmouthing the White House and its handling of the war in Afghanistan. After "The Runaway General" was published, President Obama ordered McChrystal back to Washington, D.C., where the general tendered his resignation.

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Update: Brad Pitt To Star As Gen. Stan McChrystal In Film About Army Officer's Infamous Downfall -- Business Insider

My Comment: Brad Pitt as General McChrystal !?!?!?!?!

4 comments:

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Why not, Hollywood is the land of dreams and fantasies.

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