Jared Leto to Star as John Lennon"s Killer in "Chapter 27"
Nov 4, 2005 - Jared Leto ("Lord of War") and Lindsay Lohan ("Mean Girls") will star in "Chapter 27," a film that explores the Dec. 8, 1980 murder of iconic musician John Lennon.
Jarrett Schaeffer wrote the script and will direct the movie for Peace Arch Entertainment and Artina Films. According to the press release issued by Peace Arch, "Chapter 27" follows Lennon's killer Mark David Chapman (Leto), a man torn between worshiping Lennon and wanting to be famous.
Lohan co-stars as a fan of Lennon's who makes friends with Chapman on the same weekend in which Chapman shot down Lennon in front of The Dakota in New York.
Robert Salerno and Naomi Despres will produce the "Chapter 27" for Artina Films. Alexandra Milchan will also produce the movie.
Salerno said, "Jarrett Schaeffer is a visionary new filmmaker who will no doubt have a prolific career ahead of him. His passion and vision for 'CHAPTER 27' drew me to the project immediately. He clearly had the same effect on our cast. Jared and Lindsay are two tremendous actors and could not be better suited for these roles."
SOURCE: Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc
Jarrett Schaeffer wrote the script and will direct the movie for Peace Arch Entertainment and Artina Films. According to the press release issued by Peace Arch, "Chapter 27" follows Lennon's killer Mark David Chapman (Leto), a man torn between worshiping Lennon and wanting to be famous.
Lohan co-stars as a fan of Lennon's who makes friends with Chapman on the same weekend in which Chapman shot down Lennon in front of The Dakota in New York.
Robert Salerno and Naomi Despres will produce the "Chapter 27" for Artina Films. Alexandra Milchan will also produce the movie.
Salerno said, "Jarrett Schaeffer is a visionary new filmmaker who will no doubt have a prolific career ahead of him. His passion and vision for 'CHAPTER 27' drew me to the project immediately. He clearly had the same effect on our cast. Jared and Lindsay are two tremendous actors and could not be better suited for these roles."
SOURCE: Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc
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