American Desperado movie production status is currently Development
December 14, 2012 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight' The Departed scribe William Monahan to rewrite the script. Producer Mark Wahlberg (who will also star) has been developing the film since 2008.
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Plot: What's the story about?
In the early 70's, Jon Roberts, an injured Vietnam veteran by the age of 20, ends up involved in gangland takeovers of NYC nightclubs. He goes to Miami where he deals billions of dollars of cocaine for the Medellin drug cartel and ultimately spends 10 years in prison.
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Who stars in American Desperado: Cast List
Mark Wahlberg ... Jon Roberts
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Who's making American Desperado: Crew List
A look at the American Desperado behind-the-scenes crew and production team.
Director
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Screenwriters
Producers
Sarah AubreyPeter Berg
Steve Levinson
Mark Wahlberg
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Production: What we know about American Desperado?
Key Facts
- Based on the book "American Desperado: My Life -- From Mafia Soldier to Cocaine Cowboy to Secret Government Asset" by Evan Wright & Jon Roberts.
Filming Timeline
- 2012 - December: The film was set to Development status.
The Departed scribe William Monahan to rewrite the script. Producer Mark Wahlberg (who will also star) has been developing the film since 2008.
- 2011 - March: The film was set to Development status.
American Desperado Release Date: When is the film coming out?
American Desperado is coming out as a release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,433 other movies coming out on the same date, including The Rosie Project, Shrek 5 and The Nightingale.