Jerry Lewis to star in 'Max Rose' - Actor joins indie drama for Lightstream Pictures
In his first leading role in more than 25 years, Jerry Lewis will star in indie drama "Max Rose" for Lightstream Pictures.
Pic, to be directed by Daniel Noah from his own script, is set to go into production in Los Angeles this fall.
"Max Rose" centers on a widower who revisits key moments in his life to unlock the mysteries of his marriage and family.
"We're going to show an old man who is driven by love and optimism, and by his love for his young daughter," Lewis said.
Lewis last toplined in Martin Scorsese's 1983 film, "The King of Comedy," and he had supporting roles in 1994's "Arizona Dream" and 1995's "Funny Bones."
Lightstream is headed producer Lawrence Inglee and co-founder Paul Currie. Inglee's a former exec with Mark Gordon with producing credits including "The Day After Tomorrow" and upcoming drama "The Messenger" featuring Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson.
From Deadline March 16, 2011:
Encore To Do Documentary On Jerry Lewis
NELLIE ANDREEVA wrote:Jerry Lewis, who turns 85 today, is the subject of a feature-length original documentary, which is currently in production for a premiere on Encore in late summer.
The documentary, from director-producer Gregg Barson, will focus on the influence that Lewis has had on the entertainment industry and his relevance today via interviews with Jerry Seinfeld, Alec Baldwin, Billy Crystal, Chevy Chase, Woody Harrelson, Carol Burnett, Richard Lewis, Carl Reiner, Richard Belzer, John Landis and others. Barson has been filming Lewis for the past three years and has had access to the comedian's personal archives.