On the heels of news about the resurrection of the baseball drama, “Moneyball”, actor Billy Bob Thornton has announced he will return to the diamond on the silver screen as well, this time as a producer.
The story, “Three Nights in August“, is based on Buzz Bissinger’s
Thornton, who starred in the Texas high school football film, “Friday Night Lights”
based on another Bissinger book, has not stated that he will be among the cast at this time. As a producer along with Red Bird Cinema’s managing director John Loar, Thornton will actively participate in meeting with writers and directors for the project.
Another actor who will play a role behind the scenes is Kevin Pollak, (“Juwanna Man”, “End of Days”, “The Usual Suspects”), who along with La Russa and Bissinger will serve as Executive Producer.
Thornton, who portrayed former minor league pitcher-turned-Little League coach Morris Buttermaker in the remake of “The Bad News Bears”
I hope executive producer Kevin Pollack decides on a role in this film. He’s a funny dude.
Billy Bob had some funny moments in Bad News Bears
I dont know. How insightful can it be or revealing when LaRussa is also Exec Producer, how much freedom will there be to get inside stuff.
Hasnt been a good baseball film in some time. Here’s hoping Billy Bob delivers.