Remember that ‘Raging Bull’ sequel MGM was making with director Martin Guigui (‘My X-Girlfriend’s Wedding Reception’), with William Forsythe playing an older version of boxer Jake LaMotta? Well, it’s no longer called ‘Raging Bull II.’ It’s new title will be ‘The Bronx Bull.’ And oh yeah, it’s no longer a ‘Raging Bull’ sequel at all.
A film production is like a a train: it builds up steam, and once it gets going it's hard to stop. So unless an act of God happens, 'Raging Bull II' is going to be made. Production started today.
'Raging Bull' is arguably Martin Scorsese's finest piece of film making. A movie that stands on its own with it's own story to tell that never required a sequel. But this is Hollywood we're talking about, and Scorsese clears the air on the possibility of a 'Raging Bull II.'
I just checked my calendar. It’s no longer April Fool’s Day. But how else do you explain a story that simply has to be a practical joke? Please tell me that this isn’t true, that Hollywood wants to make a ‘Raging Bull’ sequel without either Martin Scorsese or Robert De Niro.
