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Sean Penn To Play Editor Max Perkins In 'Genius'?

First Posted: 08/04/10 07:55 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 06:15 PM ET

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The Hollywood Reporter:

"Genius," the story of literary editor Max Perkins, is getting another shot at the screen.

Bill Pohlad, the producer-financier behind River Road Entertainment, is boarding to direct the showy drama and is in talks with longtime collaborator Sean Penn to star as Perkins.

Read the whole story: The Hollywood Reporter

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"Genius," the story of literary editor Max Perkins, is getting another shot at the screen. Bill Pohlad, the producer-financier behind River Road Entertainment, is boarding to direct the showy drama a...
"Genius," the story of literary editor Max Perkins, is getting another shot at the screen. Bill Pohlad, the producer-financier behind River Road Entertainment, is boarding to direct the showy drama a...
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I think Sean Penn is just great. I'll see the film.
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