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James Dean biopic about his alleged gay romance is on the way & we're already SEATED
Which actor can take on this iconic role?
A new James Dean biopic was announced on Monday, the 69th anniversary of the iconic actor's tragic death. And it's focusing on his relationship with another man.
Is it too soon to be seated? Because, we are.
The movie, written and directed by Guy Guido, will be based on the book Surviving James Dean by William Bast. Bast was a classmate of Dean's at UCLA, and the book charts their progression from roommates to lovers over the course of five years — until Dean's death. According to Bast, the relationship was kept a secret due to Dean's quickly burgeoning career as an actor.
"I have been a fan and historian of James Dean since I was 18 years old, so I knew about his 'friend' Willie, even when information about their relationship was straight-washed by the Hollywood machine," Guido said, per The Hollywood Reporter. "As a filmmaker, I love telling the story of a celebrity’s life in their coming-of-age period. As a gay man, I was particularly drawn to Bast’s unique story."
The film is still in early stages. There's no cast and no financing, but it seems likely Guido is hoping announcing the intention to bring this story to the screen will drum up the appropriate amount of interest.
And so far, that seems to be working, at least as far as social media is concerned.
Regardless of who ends up nabbing the role of Dean, it sounds as if Guido is determined to make sure it's done right.
"I am obsessed with getting the look right when it comes to casting and directing a film about a famous person," he said. "I want people to feel as if they are watching the real James Dean on the screen."
Rachel Kiley is presumably a writer and definitely not a terminator. She can usually be found crying over queerbaiting in the Pitch Perfect franchise or on Twitter, if not both.
Rachel Kiley is presumably a writer and definitely not a terminator. She can usually be found crying over queerbaiting in the Pitch Perfect franchise or on Twitter, if not both.
