Bryan Singer Is Back With Secret Film Starring Jon Voight

[Cremildo]

After eight years in exile, director Bryan Singer is mounting a comeback.

The “Superman Returns” helmer, who hasn’t worked in mainstream Hollywood since famously being fired from “Bohemian Rhapsody” in 2017, has quietly directed a film that stars Oscar winner Jon Voight.

Singer shot the new film, described as a period drama that revolves around the relationship between a father and son, in Greece in 2023. Variety understands that Israeli filmmaker Yariv Horovoitz (“Rock the Kasbah”) is involved in the project.

One source who has seen the final cut but is not involved with the production describes it as “a really well made film with awards-season potential” but predicts that “it’s going to be a huge hotbed of controversy” due to the subject matter. The source describes the story as set in the Middle East in the late ’70s or early ’80s at a time when Israel occupied Lebanon. “It makes Israel look really bad and could be polarizing,” the source adds. Another source familiar with the project says the story follows an architect looking for redemption. [source]

[Jay H.]

I'll pass, for reasons.

[Telemachus]

Love his work, let the malding commence. A real shame we got that awful Dark Phoenix film without him, I thought Apocalypse was hype.

[CreasyBear]

Originally Posted by Telemachus

Love his work, let the malding commence. A real shame we got that awful Dark Phoenix film without him, I thought Apocalypse was hype.

Same. The finale was dope. Ottman's score slays.

Jean Grey vs Apocalypse - The Phoenix Force Scene | X-Men Apocalypse (2016) 4K HDR Movie Clip - YouTube

[CreasyBear]

Glad to have him back behind the camera.

[El Rey]

so much yikes

[Cremildo]

Singer is a solid filmmaker. News of his comeback doesn't upset me, though it's understandable that many feel differently given the allegations against him. (And at least the movie is not Israeli propaganda, which is surprising.)

[MWF6425]

Originally Posted by Cremildo

Singer is a solid filmmaker. News of his comeback doesn't upset me, though it's understandable that many feel differently given the allegations against him. (And at least the movie is not Israeli propaganda, which is surprising.)

I respect Singer for his original work in starting the X-Men franchise, but I don't think he valued Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's broader intent very much. I saw "Apt Pupil" once though, and it was good but very unsettling. "Superman Returns" pretty much sucks, and I blame him for the bulk of that. As for propaganda, I don't care who it's about, what part of the world, or when - just tell the objective historical truth to the best of your ability. Anyone who can't do that is a coward who has no business directing such material.

[Stanis]

Ntyvm

[Mecha42]

I like Singer's work enough to watch this. I'm not going to support a pedophile so I'll pirate it.

[saxomaphone]

Originally Posted by Mecha42

pedophile

Not what the word means. Considering I've seen it toss around like crazy online.
Although he was never charged, probably because the accusers are full of it and were just looking for a paycheck.

[Mecha42]

Originally Posted by saxomaphone

Not what the word means. Considering I've seen it toss around like crazy online.
Although he was never charged, probably because the accusers are full of it and were just looking for a paycheck.

What about all the stories about his creepy behavior from people who didn't try to get money? His tendencies to groom or SA underage boys is well known. One of many instances in which Hollywood execs/stars turned a blind eye because the cashflow was nice. You should maybe just not pitch in on things you don't know about, especially when you're allowing your lack of knowledge to put you in a position of defending a pedophile.

[saxomaphone]

Originally Posted by Mecha42

What about all the stories about his creepy behavior from people who didn't try to get money?

Never heard of "that", source?

Originally Posted by Mecha42

His tendencies to groom or SA underage boys is well known.

I don't consider gossip sites gospel. Seeing how people come out of the wood work in an attention seeking sense with exaggerations of peoples behavior after the fact.

Originally Posted by Mecha42

You should maybe just not pitch in on things you don't know about, especially when you're allowing your lack of knowledge to put you in a position of defending a pedophile.

There it is! and you are well-versed? I read the salacious article that was posted about him. It reeked of tabloid sensationalism. And you're still mis-using the word "pedophile", but I see you're set in your ways.

I do know they they tried to extract money from him in exchange for them not going to The Atlantic. Nothing sus about that!

People coming out of the woodwork with nothing:
https://variety.com/2021/film/news/b...an-1235136986/

and the best they can conjur up is "he yelled at me one time because me and my friends were partying and prevented him from sleeping, even though he took real good care of me $" Instant ptsd!@

[Mecha42]

Originally Posted by saxomaphone

Never heard of "that", source?

Like I said, you lack knowledge on this topic. Some of your comments above also show a general lack understanding of how trauma/SA can effect a young person, especially with you thinking that these things coming up "after the fact" is evidence of anything whatsoever. That being said, I'm not going to try to change your mind here though. If you want to align yourself with him, go for it. I'll stay happily on this side of the debate.

[DR Herbert West]

Originally Posted by Mecha42

What about all the stories about his creepy behavior from people who didn't try to get money?

He's also good friends with Brian Peck (The Return of the Living Dead). Pretty much tells you everything you need to know.

[Telemachus]

Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

He's also good friends with Brian Peck (The Return of the Living Dead). Pretty much tells you everything you need to know.

To be fair Brian Peck seems to know everyone in Hollyweird and greased wheels for years. Look at all the people who wrote letters to his judge in 2004 asking to show leniancy (the names were unsealed). Parents would drop kids off at his house for acting lessons, the guy was very good at schmoozing. He also had pull at Disney corporate since they hired him again after he was out of jail. I won't blame Singer for being friends with a creep because it can happen to anyone. Singer might also be a creep but he seems to just be an egomaniac with the people who date him (some being young but legal aged from everything I've read). The one fishy thing about him is Brad Renfro's death as there are rumors they were involved.

[UltraMario9]

His personal stuff aside, I've always felt he was a hack who got very lucky with the people he kept around him. I'll definitely watch this out of curiosity though.

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by UltraMario9

His personal stuff aside, I've always felt he was a hack who got very lucky with the people he kept around him. I'll definitely watch this out of curiosity though.

Not to mention the stories of him throwing a fit and leaving set or not even showing up sometimes. I wonder how much credit for directing Newton Thomas Sigel is owed.

[Martoto]

Sssshhh! It's supposed to be a secret film.