21 Jump Street News

Catherine Hardwicke Not That Close to '21 Jump Street'

August 22, 2009 10:08:21

Catherine Hardwicke has not been attached to helm "21 Jump Street". While there was report suggesting that the "Twilight" helmer could land the directing job for the remake of the undercover cop TV series, her publicist has just told MTV that "it's too early" to say anything about her involvement in the film.

Variety and several other sites have pinned the filmmaker to the action comedy project, which is what was denied by her publicist when stating that Hardwicke "isn't attached" to the project. On August 20, The Hollywood Reporter said the filmmaker was "in early talks with Sony" to make the big screen version of the '80s TV series.

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'Twilight' Helmer In Talks to Direct '21 Jump Street'

August 21, 2009 01:08:02

Catherine Hardwicke, the director of successful vampire movie "Twilight", may land "21 Jump Street" as her next project. The Hollywood Reporter said the filmmaker is in early talks with Sony to direct the remake of the undercover cop TV series, which made actor Johnny Depp a household name in late '80s.

"21 Jump Street" is currently developed by Jonah Hill alongside Joe Gazzam and Michael Bacall. Hill is said to be possibly starring in the remake, while Neal H. Moritz serves as the producer. The movie is said to be an action-heavy retelling the original story. The TV series itself, which was aired by FOX, centered on a group of cop who look young enough to work undercover in high schools and colleges and search out troubled kids.

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Johnny Depp Interested in '21 Jump Street' Movie

June 24, 2009 02:06:55

Johnny Depp has shown his interest to make a cameo in "21 Jump Street" movie. "If we find the right thing to do, it could be very funny," Johnny said to MTV News while promoting his Michael Mann-directed movie, "Public Enemies".

Although Jonah Hill, the writer and producer of "21 Jump Street" adaptation, wasn't sure if the original star of the cop TV series wants to join the movie, Johnny has stated that he loves the idea of him making cameo appearance in the adaptation. "It sounds like a great idea," he shared, before adding "It'd be hilarious."

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Johnny Depp Getting a Part in '21 Jump Street' Movie

May 19, 2008 12:05:22

Who could separate Johnny Depp from the hit '80s television series "21 Jump Street"? Though the actor has moved on to be one of the greatest Hollywood actors with three Academy Award-nominations and many blockbuster movies under his sleeves, nobody could forget him being the young Officer Tom Hanson Jr. in the drama series. Hence, it will only be fair if he gets a part in the upcoming "21 Jump Street" movie and apparently the film's screenwriter Jonah Hill agrees.

In an interview with MTV, the "Superbad" star revealed that he has already prepared a part for the original star of the undercover young cop drama series. "We have an awesome thing for [Johnny] Depp, if he'll do it," Hill explained enthusiastically. "I don't know if he will or not, [but] it's going to be rad!" Still, the 24-year-old didn't share further details about the role opened for the "Sweeney Todd" star. Meanwhile, Depp has yet to give any comment on the offered part.

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There is NO WAY 21 Jump Street is going to work without Johnny Depp, Michael DeLuise, Holly Robinson, Dustin Nguyen, or Steven Williams. No other actors can do what they did - and when this comes out, nobody is going to give a damn about the old one! This is total BS. I'm not going to stand for this. I *live* for 21 Jump Street and Johnny Depp, and when I talk about 21 Jump Street, people won't think about the '80s one! They'll think about the new one! Ughhh

posted by Depp is my sunshine on Aug 21, 2009

First of all, Peter DeLuise is Doug....Michael came on later as Joey...so there's that. Second, there have been talks that Johnny Depp has consented to a cameo in the film...and with Stargate SG1 off the air, I'm sure Peter could come on as well...so don't get your knickers in a twist. Plus, all of us original fans will always be loyal to the tv show, so there you go...

posted by Penhall\'s lover on Oct 28, 2009

come one, why????? why???? nobody, litteraly NOBODY, can replace Johnny or Peter!! and Holly and Dustin are irriplacebel too. (and don't forget Steven) everybody will talk about the new one, well, i'll never do that. 21 Jump Street Rocks!

posted by JaneDepp/DeLuise on Dec 01, 2009