James Belushi's found his way into Roman Polanski's latest movie - and shit, if that's doable, then surely Polanski can find some kind of back entrance into America!?
Funnyman Belushi (TVs "According to Jim") and acclaimed thespian Tom Wilkinson (who'll likely be forever remembered now for his rousing turn in "Michael Collins") are the latest two additions to the acclaimed filmmaker's latest - a movie, not surprisingly, that'll lens far, far away from the United States.
Set to Lens in Berlin, "The Ghost" is based on the Robert Harris-penned novel about a former British prime minister who’s holed up on an island writing his memoirs when his aide drowns, triggering political and sexual intrigue.
The all-star cast also includes Pierce Brosnan, Kim Cattrall, Ewan McGregor and Olivia Williams.
What a score for Belushi this is! He's been slumming it in sitcom-ville for too long - and most of us have likely forgotten how good of an actor he actually is. I'm not talking about his passable turns in "Red Heat" or "K-9" either, but his cranium-solid turns in such gems as Oliver Stone's "Salvador" and Andy Wolk's barely-seen but terrific "Traces of Red". Hopefully this is the one that reintroduces Jimbo to the big leagues - - so long as Polanski hasn't cast him as a tree.
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