Malcolm McDowell (Franklin & Bash) is set to co-star opposite Gael García Bernal in Amazon’s comedy pilot Mozart In The Jungle, directed by Paul Weitz. Based on the memoir by Blair Tindal, the project, written by Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman and Alex Timbers, is all about sex, drugs and classical music and shows that what happens behind the curtains at the symphony can be just as captivating as what happens onstage. McDowell plays Thomas, a seasoned conductor being forced into retirement by the arrival of hotshot new conductor Rodrigo (Bernal). Also cast in the pilot are Lola Kirke (Reaching For The Moon) as the impressionable oboist Hailey, Bernadette Peters (Smash) as Gloria, the Chairwoman of the Board of the symphony, Saffron Burrows (Law And Order: Ci) as Cynthia, a cellist in the middle of an affair with Thomas, Peter Vack (Cbgb) as Joshua, a talented dancer out of Juilliard who becomes Hailey’s love interest,...
- 12/5/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Malcolm McDowell has joined Gael Garcia Bernal in “Mozart in the Jungle,” a new Amazon pilot written by Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman and Alex Timbers and directed by Paul Weitz. McDowell (pictured) will play Thomas, a seasoned conductor of the New York Symphony being forced into retirement by the arrival of Rodrigo (Bernal). Amazon Studios describes the story as “sex, drugs and classical music.” Also read: Chris Carter, Michael Connelly Pilots Get Amazon Greenlight Rounding out the cast are Lola Kirke as impressionable oboist Hailey, Bernadette Peters as Gloria, the Chairwoman of the Board of the symphony, Saffron Burrows as Cynthia,...
- 12/5/2013
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
Amazon Studios today announced casting for Mozart in the Jungle, a Paul Weitz-directed pilot. Gael Garcia Bernal (The Motorcycle Diaries) stars as Rodrigo, the hotshot new conductor of the New York Symphony. He is joined by Malcolm McDowell (The Mentalist) as Thomas, a more seasoned conductor being forced into retirement by Rodrigo. Lola Kirke (Reaching for the Moon) stars as the impressionable oboist Hailey and Bernadette Peters (Smash) plays Gloria, the Chairwoman of the Board of the symphony.
Mozart in the Jungle also stars Saffron Burrows (Law and Order Criminal Intent) as Cynthia, a cellist in the middle of an affair with Thomas, Peter Vack (Cbgb) as Joshua, a talented dancer out of Julliard who becomes Hailey’s love interest, and Hannah Dunne (This is It) as Lizzie, Hailey’s friend and roommate.
Written by Academy Award-nominee Roman Coppola (The Darjeeling Limited), Jason Schwartzman (Moonrise Kingdom, Rushmore) and Alex Timbers...
Mozart in the Jungle also stars Saffron Burrows (Law and Order Criminal Intent) as Cynthia, a cellist in the middle of an affair with Thomas, Peter Vack (Cbgb) as Joshua, a talented dancer out of Julliard who becomes Hailey’s love interest, and Hannah Dunne (This is It) as Lizzie, Hailey’s friend and roommate.
Written by Academy Award-nominee Roman Coppola (The Darjeeling Limited), Jason Schwartzman (Moonrise Kingdom, Rushmore) and Alex Timbers...
- 12/5/2013
- Hollywonk
Amazon Studios today announced casting for "Mozart in the Jungle," a Paul Weitz-directed pilot that will debut on Prime Instant Video and LOVEFiLM early next year. Written by Academy Award-nominee Roman Coppola ( The Darjeeling Limited ), Jason Schwartzman ( Moonrise Kingdom , Rushmore ) and Alex Timbers ( Peter and the Starcatcher ), "Mozart in the Jungle" is about sex, drugs.and classical music.and shows what happens behind the curtains at the symphony can be just as captivating as what happens on stage. Gael Garcia Bernal ( The Motorcycle Diaries ) stars as Rodrigo, the hotshot new conductor of the New York Symphony. He is joined by Malcolm McDowell ("Franklin & Bash") as Thomas, a more seasoned conductor being forced into retirement by Rodrigo,...
- 12/5/2013
- Comingsoon.net
No stranger to the small screen—he’s directed quite a few ads this year along with Arcade Fire’s cool TV special—Roman Coppola is helming a comedy pilot for Amazon and he’s found his leading man. Deadline reports Gael García Bernal—who stars in Jon Stewart’s forthcoming directorial debut, “Rosewater”—will lead the Coppola, Jason Schwartzman and Jason Timbers-written project as “an enfant terrible who’s utterly devoted to his art as a conductor - but also to his image.” Based on the Blair Tindal memoir, “Mozart In The Jungle” will feature “sex, drugs and classical music and shows that what happens behind the curtains at the symphony can be just as captivating as what happens onstage.” Sounds like a spiritual successor to his last feature, “A Glimpse Inside The Mind Of Charles Swan III.” At this point, Amazon has only ordered a pilot, which will presumably be.
- 11/5/2013
- by Cain Rodriguez
- The Playlist
Now that their pilots have started rolling out, Amazon needs even more original shows to promote if they’re going to get people to shell out for Prime subscriptions. Next up: the Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman and Alex Timbers–written adaptation of Blair Tindall’s memoir Mozart In The Jungle, a comedy that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of classical musicians. Deadline reports Gael García Bernal has joined the cast as Gustavo, "an enfant terrible who’s utterly devoted to his art as a conductor — but also to his image."...
- 11/5/2013
- by Delia Paunescu
- Vulture
Gael García Bernal To Star In Amazon Pilot ‘Mozart In The Jungle’; Will Yun Lee Joins USA’s ‘Novice’
Exclusive: Amazon Studios continues to attract big names for its pilots. Feature actor Gael García Bernal (Y Tu Mamá También, Amores Perros, Babel) has been tapped for the streaming service’s comedy pilot Mozart In The Jungle, written by Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman and Alex Timbers. Based on the memoir by Blair Tindal, the project is all about sex, drugs and classical music and shows that what happens behind the curtains at the symphony can be just as captivating as what happens onstage. Mexico-born Garcia Bernal, repped by Wme, will play Gustavo, an enfant terrible who’s utterly devoted to his art as a conductor — but also to his image. Will Yun Lee (The Wolverine) is set to co-star opposite Shane Coffey in USA’s drama pilot The Novice, from Fox 21, Joe and Tony Gayton. It centers on Kyle (Coffey), a recent college graduate who is forced to move...
- 11/5/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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