Pacino and Pesci to Star in 'The Irishman'?

By: Sep. 13, 2010
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According to a report by deadline.com, both Al Pacio and Joe Pesci are eyeing up 'The Irishman', an upcoming film about Frank Sheeran.  The film, which revolves around Sheeran's murder of Jimmy Hoffa, is being adapted from Charles Brandt's 'I Heard You Paint Houses' by Steve Zailian.

Al Pacino will soon be starring in The Merchant of Venice at the Broadhurst Theatre.  Additional stage credits include: Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?, The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, and Richard III. 

Pesci is best known for his appearances in Goodfellas, Casino, Raging Bull, Once Upon a Time in America, My Cousin Vinny, JFK, Moonwalker, and Home Alone.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.


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