Stef with an F Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) UPDATE: Evil Twin Productions was changed to G-BASE Productions in 2013. See info in last post here http://www.variety.com/article/VR111798184...yId=13&cs=1First film will be Wimmer's 'Law Abiding Citizen'By TATIANA SIEGELGerard Butler has launched the production shingle Evil Twins with his longtime manager, Alan Siegel.Their first project is the psychological thriller "Law Abiding Citizen," which the duo are producing for Mark Gill, Neil Sacker and Robert Katz's the Film Department.Butler will star as a successful assistant D.A. who finds himself at the center of a vigilante plot hatched by a traumatized victim of the legal system.Kurt Wimmer ("The Thomas Crown Affair") wrote the screenplay. Warp Films' Lucas Foster and Wimmer are also producing. Shooting will begin in the summer.Butler and Siegel, who have worked together for 11 years, have several projects in development at Evil Twins. They will produce "Hanging Tale," penned by Danny Rubin, with Lightstorm Entertainment; and "Teacher Man," based on Frank McCourt's novel. Ronald Bass is adapting as well as producing; Howard and Karen Baldwinalso produce."We're thrilled at the opportunity that Gerry's career has given us to make our own films," Siegel said.Danielle Robinson has been named director of development for the banner.Butler, who starred in "300" and "P.S. I Love You," will soon begin production on romantic comedy "The Ugly Truth," opposite Katherine Heigl. He recently wrapped the futuristic action film "Game." He next appears in "Nim's Island" and Guy Ritchie's "RocknRolla." Edited February 3, 2016 by becozy updated information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) OMFB!!! Now THIS is truly exciting news! Doing demented poodle dance! G's taking charge of his career in a MAJOR way! wOOt! and I LOVE the name! Thanks Stef! Edited March 5, 2008 by hobbes3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonglow Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) YOU GO GERRY!!!!!!! Great name for the company and unlike a lot of movie stars that decide to produce movies, these movies sound great! Edited March 5, 2008 by moonglow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliza1013 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 This is so cool! I was wondering if he was going to do something like this soon. Those movies do sound interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Now this is NEWS! .....no, I can't!!!!! This is fantastic!!! for Gerry and Alan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seumus O'Seaghdha Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 This is SOOOO COOOOL!!!!! After successfully helming a few well-done films, this should allow Evil Twins to secure financing and studio backing to produce Burns!!! At least, I'm fairly certain that this is part of Gerry's plan. It'll be great to see Gerry take on some additional roles in filmmaking. What's next in his master plan? Can anyone say Director? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redroseblackribbon Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) Wow!!!!This all sounds very exciting for Gerry....I bet he is excited.....not only new projects for him to star in, but if I understand this right, this is like his own production company, right???I don't claim to understand the film business.....seems Gerry's world is expanding.....just as long as there is room for us.... :wuv:I am truely very excited for him and Alan..... Go Gerry.... Go Gerry..... Edited March 5, 2008 by redroseblackribbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliza1013 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 This is SOOOO COOOOL!!!!! After successfully helming a few well-done films, this should allow Evil Twins to secure financing and studio backing to produce Burns!!! At least, I'm fairly certain that this is part of Gerry's plan. It'll be great to see Gerry take on some additional roles in filmmaking. What's next in his master plan? Can anyone say Director? Director Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monica72 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) What fantastic news! Am so happy for Gerry! Their first project is the psychological thriller "Law Abiding Citizen," which the duo are producing for Mark Gill, Neil Sacker and Robert Katz's the Film Department. Butler will star as a successful assistant D.A. who finds himself at the center of a vigilante plot hatched by a traumatized victim of the legal system. Oh this sounds like something I would love!!! Psychological thriller with Gerry playing a lawyer! Yay, I'm so excited!!!!!! Edited March 5, 2008 by monica72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabeau Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Way to go, Gerry!! Get that Gerry Juice working in all sectors of the film industry!! I LOVE the name! Reminds me of that 'look' that he gets in his eyes sometimes... Issy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny85 Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Omigawd! I am so excited!!! YOU GO GERRY!!!!!!!!! Whooooo-hooo *doing my happy dance!* Please, please, please ,please let this lawyer drama be filmed in D.C *crossing fingers* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas gramma Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 OOOOH! This IS exciting. What a great opportunity for Gerry! I know he was one of the producers of Wrath of Gods, and I heard he loved doing that. This really is wonderful news....I just hope he can find time in there for GERRY! Suzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliKat Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I agree with Seumus--Burns would be a great project for Evil Twins to take on!!!! So many possibilties for Gerry! How exciting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry's Christine Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Wow, this is great. Gerry is taking control over his career and producing his own movies. Techer Man is going to be great. I can see Gerry in the role of McCourt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyeyegoddess Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 That would seem like the next step for a busy actor...producing the kind of work you want to do. I am excited to see those jobs. ~alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forbes girl Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS GERRY AND ALAN! I've always known that with Gerry's intelligence he would do more in his life. When I became aware that he was one of the producers of "Wrath of Gods" I knew what his thinking was. Gerry likes to control his life himself and this is one way he can do it. Good for you, Gerry! Wishing you and Alan much success! Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 This is thrilling news! You could almost hear the gears grinding in the "extra" material on WOG and Shattered. More between the ears than your average actor ... oh yeah! You take your chances Gerry... we'll be there to support every one of them! Gypsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swansong Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I couldn't be happier for him. Gerry's life experiences are all coming into play now... and he will no doubt prove to be a savvy business man. I love the title Evil Twin Productions. It's like the joke is on everyone else. More power to them as they become business moguls! (remember the matching suits at the MTV awards?) ahahahahahaha...... NOW we get it! Swannie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forbes girl Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I love the title Evil Twin Productions. It's like the joke is on everyone else. More power to them as they become business moguls! (remember the matching suits at the MTV awards?) ahahahahahaha...... NOW we get it! Swannie I forgot that Swannie. They looked like twins. That is too funny. They must have been getting ready for their new title. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heISmyGspot Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Personally, I'm disappointed to see Gerry attached to Alan in such a way. Alan is very disrespectful to us fans. I'm not at all convinced that Alan understands who is buttering the bread -- especially after the last public debacle with CUT. I'm glad to see Gerry stretching his wings, that's for sure. I'm just not excited to learn he's bedded down with Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swansong Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 I love the title Evil Twin Productions. It's like the joke is on everyone else. More power to them as they become business moguls! (remember the matching suits at the MTV awards?) ahahahahahaha...... NOW we get it! Swannie I forgot that Swannie. They looked like twins. That is too funny. They must have been getting ready for their new title. Kathy Yeah it was kind of weird at the time.... but now I think it was their own private joke, and kind of a parody of "Twins" with Arnold and Danny Devito! I wonder which one of them came up with that idea??? ahahahahah Swannie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pilar Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Wow. This puts him in a whole other league. *Pil waving G off into the stratosphere.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Wow...that's quite a bit of news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelofMusic Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Sqqquuueeeeee!!!!! OMG Im so Excited! This is such wonderful news for Gerry. I always wondered when he would open up a production company of his own like so many other celebs have. And what a great name too!! Evil Twins....I like it!!! Im def also looking forward to 'Law Abiding Citizen'.....that genre is one of my favs....so yay!!! and I agree that opening up this production company could be just the thing that would provide enough finances to FINALLY produce 'Burns'.....*crosses fingers* Congrats Gerry!! Im so proud of you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 This is SO wonderful, and I am just thrilled for Gerry and Alan, and I love the title EVIL TWINS. Now, can anyone fill me in on exactly what the producers of a film project do? I expect the involvement varies, and ranges anywhere from choosing a project and procuring financing, to direct involvement in the making of the film. I always wanted to know just how that works. And those of you who are worried, don't forget the promise Gerry made to us in his phone call before "300." He said he would NEVER forget us, even after the movie came out (and made him a star--he was trying to find the words to say that without sounding conceited.) The man we have come to know will not forget us, but we just might not get as much acknowledgement as his star rises even higher. I think there will always be a part of Gerry who will be thrilled to see a "face in the crowd" that he recognizes. I think he will remember the POTO days and this legion of fans with great fondness--he just won't have as much time to spend thinking about it!! What wonderful news--EVIL TWINS PRODUCTIONS---wow!! Mommaduck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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