Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

Robert De Niro to star in in Warner Bros mob drama film Wise Guys

Intro: “Goodfellas” scribe Nicholas Pileggi has penned the script.

Robert De Niro to star in in Warner Bros mob drama film Wise Guys
Easterneye.Biz Staff
By Easterneye.Biz StaffAug 17, 2022
Easterneye.Biz Staff
See Full Bio

Hollywood veteran Robert De Niro is set to play the lead in filmmaker Barry Levinson's mob drama "Wise Guys" set at Warner Bros.

"Wise Guys" is a period piece centred on Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, a pair of Italian Americans running two separate crime families during the mid-20th century.

According to the entertainment website Deadline, De Niro will be taking on both key roles in the film scheduled to be released theatrically.

"Goodfellas" scribe Nicholas Pileggi has penned the script.

"Wise Guys" marks De Niro and Levinson's fifth collaboration following Emmy-nominated HBO TV movies "The Wizard of Lies", "What Just Happened", "Wag the Dog" and "Sleepers".

(ANI)

robert de nirowarner bros

Related News

Diljit Dosanjh
Entertainment

Top 50 Asian stars of 2024

The Punjabi superstar ranked ahead of international talents from global cinema, television, the music industry, arts, literature, and social media.
Entertainment

Diljit Dosanjh tops global Asian celebrity list for 2024

Payal Kapadia receives 'historic' Golden Globes nomination
Entertainment

Payal Kapadia receives 'historic' Golden Globes nomination

More For You

Russell Brand Faces Additional Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

The additional charges were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service

Getty Images

Russell Brand faces additional rape and sexual assault charges, police confirm

Highlights

  • Crown Prosecution Service authorises two further charges against Russell Brand
  • New allegations relate to incidents involving two women in 2009
  • Brand is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in January 2026

New charges authorised by CPS

Russell Brand has been charged with two further offences, including one count of rape and one count of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed. The additional charges were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service and relate to allegations made by two separate women.

The broadcaster, comedian and actor had previously pleaded not guilty to five charges involving four women. Those earlier counts include two allegations of rape, two of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Keep ReadingShow less
© Copyright 2025 Garavi Gujarat Publications Ltd & Asian Media Group USA Inc
Contact Us