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John Cusack Joins Paul Dano In Biopic 'Love & Mercy,' Both Will Play Brian Wilson

  • By Ken Guidry
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  • April 18, 2013 10:35 AM
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The project has been gestating for a number of years, but it looks like things are really moving forward with “Love & Mercy,” the biopic on Brian Wilson. This past January, Paul Dano signed on to play Wilson as a young man. Now, John Cusack is in discussions to play the older version of the legendary Beach Boys frontman.
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More: John Cusack, Love & Mercy, Paul Dano, Oren Moverman, Bill Pohlad

Paul Dano To Play Brian Wilson In Oren Moverman Penned, Atticus Ross Soundscaped 'Love & Mercy'

  • By Kevin Jagernauth
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  • January 17, 2013 5:15 PM
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At this point, Paul Dano has accomplished a lot in his still-young career. He's logged time with auteurs like Paul Thomas Anderson and Ang Lee, starred in strong indie comedies like "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Ruby Sparks," gone the blockbuster route with "Cowboys & Aliens" and "Knight And Day," and last year, he dipped his toe into heady sci-fi with Rian Johnson's "Looper." From to drama to romance to comedy, he's done it all (except maybe horror), but now he's tasked with the tremendous responsibility of playing one of music history's most beloved and influential writers and performers.
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More: Love & Mercy, Paul Dano, Oren Moverman, Atticus Ross, Bill Pohlad

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