Jack Nicholson is actin again!

[Kevin Hamilton]

screenrant.com/jack-nicholson-toni-erdmann-remake/

In recent years though, Nicholson has all but retired from acting, although he’s never formally announced his retirement. Still, he hasn’t appeared in a film since 2010 – that being the James L. Brooks romantic comedy How Do You Know. Before that, he hadn’t starred in a movie since 2007’s The Bucket List, outside of an appearance as himself in the mockumentary I’m Still Here. Thankfully for fans of the once-prolific actor, Variety reports that Nicholson has signed on to star in Toni Erdmann, a remake of the 2016 German film of the same name.For those unfamiliar with the original German movie, Toni Erdmann concerns “a practical joking father who tries to reconnect with his hard working daughter by creating an outrageous alter ego and posing as her CEO’s life coach,” according to the official logline. A critical darling, Erdmann has been nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film award at this year’s Oscars ceremony. Nicholson is reportedly a huge fan of the film, and personally approached Paramount with the idea of remaking it.

With Nicholson now on board, Paramount’s next task will be to attach a director and writer to the project, as well as find an actress to play the other lead role of Toni’s daughter. Counted among Toni Erdmann’s producers are big names Adam McKay and Will Ferrell, as well as Maren Ade, the writer/director of the original. For the sake of Nicholson’s legacy, here’s hoping Toni Erdmann ends up being a film worthy of drawing the celebrated actor out of quasi-retirement.

[Mozenrath]

It sounds like he's psyched to do it, so that's a good sign. He's a damn good actor, and can get away with phoning it in, but obviously, he doesn't NEED to work, so it's better if he genuinely wants to do it.

[Deleted]

I hadn't realized it had been that long since he was in something. I figured he was just making smaller films I wasn't seeing or something.

[Fade]

Good to hear..especially with the rumors of retiring a few years ago because of failing memory.

[Limity (BLM)]

It really does feel like a special occasion when you hear of certain actors and actresses doing a part again. I watched White Noise solely because Michael Keaton was in it. He has since moved on to doing regular work, and now Nicholson is coming back. Moon Pies...what a time to be alive.

[Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie]

HE BLOODY IS NOT is he???

LOL

quite fancy watching TE too!
ooh it was "released" on january 4th too, so i might "download" it tomorrow

[Citizen Snips]

Ugh. Yay on a Jack return, nay on a Toni Erdmann remake. That movie was perfect the first time.

[Juice]

I heard somewhere that he was secretly suffering dementia and also they offered him a role in Ck's online show that went to Alan Alda, and he said no and was really sarcastic about how he just reads under a tree all day. I am glad that he is ok and working.

[Beets by Schrute]

As a Nicholson fan, I am glad to hear this.

[Deleted]

Now someone tell Gene Hackman to do the same. His career can't end with Welcome to Mooseport and random drug commercial voiceovers.

[Hit Girl]

I have given a name to my pain, and it is Batman.


*shoots TV screen*