Michael Mayer confirms that Billie will play the role of St Jimmy in American Idiot movie

[Hermione]

Pretty sure how well the AI musical that this film would be based on did (and how well Billie did in it) would be a lot more relevant than how well another random film Billie was in did.

[DeJennsitized]

24 minutes ago, Hermione said:

Pretty sure how well the AI musical that this film would be based on did (and how well Billie did in it) would be a lot more relevant than how well another random film Billie was in did.

The two comparisons are like different ends of the spectrum  It's not going to be shelved because of OW and it's not going to get the go-ahead because of BR. 

[Hermione]

1 minute ago, DeJennsitized said:

The two comparisons are like different ends of the spectrum  It's not going to be shelved because of OW and it's not going to get the go-ahead because of BR. 

Oh yeah I'm not expecting it to happen . But if it was to the musical would be the relevant thing.

[Beerjeezus]

2 hours ago, DeJennsitized said:

Yes he has, I thought that was why he deleted his instagram  

I thought the cause of death were the particles 

[LaughingClock]

On 11/27/2018 at 12:43 PM, 1039Revolutions said:

This is pure speculation, but Odinary World was a financial disaster, and only made about $65,000 from Blue Ray and DVD sales.

The delay could be because they are worried that Billie as an actor doesn’t generate the interest that he does as a musician. 

Again, just a pure guess.

It is an incorrect one with all due respect. Ordinary World got made because it was an indie and it did not pick up distribution because it didn’t win any awards or wasn’t well enough branded (correct in Billie is not enough to brand a script unless it’s AMAZING). It was an indie because it couldn’t get distribution off the bat which is what an indie is. If the studio making the film has its own distribution network (otherwise known as a distributor), it’s a different ball of wax a la HBO Films in association with Playtone Productions.

The adaptation of the successful musicscal already is branded by Playtone (Tom Hanks), Green Day, and others that are writing it that you wouldn’t know.

If they felt Billie wasn’t right for the role (they don’t necessarily think that) then they would just cast it. But the option has been purchased and re-purchased and is in re-writes and the comparison to what happened with OW is a non-sequitor. They have literally zero to do with each other.

Patience my pretties.

On 11/27/2018 at 12:56 PM, pacejunkie punk said:

That wasn’t a Green Day project though, carrying the Green Day name, and St Jimmy is just a supporting role anyway. With a box office draw cast as Johnny they would attract both mainstream audiences and fans alike. Last we had heard here from @LaughingClock the project was now moving ahead as a direct result of the success of Bohemian Rhapsody. There is a demand for rock musicals with a hint of nostalgia. This film is nothing like the independent film Ordinary World and shouldn’t be compared to it.

 (Besides, I don’t know that OW was even a “disaster” as you describe. It was a low budget film shot in three weeks. Reviews for the film were so so but for Billie’s acting they were overwhelmingly positive. It’s possible the film broke even. Independent films rarely turn a profit.) 

All true!

On 11/27/2018 at 7:50 PM, pacejunkie punk said:

Sorry that was based on @LaughingClock ‘s info in the other thread about the movie (at least that’s where I thought it was, can’t find it now. Maybe he can confirm).

I didn’t say it was going ahead BECAUSE of that. It has had a full head of steam before it’s release but a similar type film (rock musical) could hurt its chances but the success of BR are not only not bad but good, especially at the box office and not terrible at the reviews and people LOVED it.

I would love to be able to report that the movie is coming out in a couple months but unfortunately even for HBO, the process is ssssllloowww but I can tell you almost as a 100% fact that barring something unforeseen the film is being made and will be distributed by HBO Films on HBO but I’d be lying if I told you when.

I’ve seen some of the script and everyone will be happy I just don’t know what date. Sorry. Hear me now, believe me later.

I do know some more than I’m saying but until it’s on IMDBpro (and sometimes there is more than just IMDB), I cant post it. I will post it in my own thread about the film when I get some solid info. I promise.

 

This is still what the latest IMDBpro update is saying and it only has Billie listed as a cast member but it list writers, producers and believe me all that stuff matters. If it was just shelved it wouldn't have that. I implore you guys to look at how long BR took to make but also realize that was a crazy amount of time due to some creative differences and the fact that Queen never reliquinished ANY creative control because everyone wanted to make it.  It was a movie everyone knew would do well, that everyone wanted to make but ultimately Queen didn't want to focus on his more hedonistic stuff which is why it took so long because of battles with everyone including the once attached Sasha Baran Cohen (Ali G, Borat, etc), and that was fucking Queen.   This won't take that long because a) it's not a major motion picture release and b) Billie and friends aren't as much in the way creatively (much like the musical).  By the way, as it turns out, Queen wasn't wrong.  Hasn't been updated since January of 2017.

 

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EDIT: Here, on a quick search I just googled "American Idiot Movie Bohemian Rhapsody and this was the first article.

https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/07/11/1832322/bohemian-rhapsody-other-musicals

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Then there are others to look forward to like the Bye Bye Birdie remake where I am quite sure that Jennifer Lopez, perfect as a Latina secretary, will sing and dance up a storm. Do you think Beyoncé will finally agree to play the slave girl title role in the Elton John-Tim Rice musical Aida where Christina Aguilera will be the female pharaoh Amneris? What about Billie Joe Armstrong? Talks have it that the Green Day frontman will play the lead in the Tony Award-winning American Idiot.

  
 

[Goofygoldfish]

On 11/28/2018 at 1:18 PM, Billie Hoe said:

English Teacher Bullshit Interpretation Skills (tm) 

I just needed to quote this and laugh 😂😂😂😂😂

[desertrose]

American Idiot: Plans for Green Day movie adaptation scrapped

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/american-idiot-movie-green-day-musical-billie-joe-armstrong-tom-hanks-broadway-a9326561.html

[jetsrule128]

Just now, desertrose said:

American Idiot: Plans for Green Day movie adaptation scrapped

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/american-idiot-movie-green-day-musical-billie-joe-armstrong-tom-hanks-broadway-a9326561.html

Why the bump for an old article?

[Slave To The Network]

I got so excited for a moment and thought this was new. I saw the page count and thought it was a hot topic that just went up today, but then I realized this is an old thread. It's been dead so long I forgot about it. How disappointing. 

[Joe.]

8 hours ago, desertrose said:

American Idiot: Plans for Green Day movie adaptation scrapped

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/american-idiot-movie-green-day-musical-billie-joe-armstrong-tom-hanks-broadway-a9326561.html

The ship has surely sailed for this now? Been over 15 years since the album came out.

[Guest]

6 hours ago, Slave To The Network said:

I got so excited for a moment and thought this was new. I saw the page count and thought it was a hot topic that just went up today, but then I realized this is an old thread. It's been dead so long I forgot about it. How disappointing. 

I thought this was new too. Sad that this never happened.

[That Dude]

Gosh darn it, you guys.  

I'm making this myself. Keep in mind, Tom Hanks has a net worth equivalent of 10 years salary for me, so......

This is going to be a total Z-Movie.  Maybe Y if I work hard at it, but I won't.

Also, I'm playing all the parts. except one of the two that are the same person, I want it to be confusing as heck.

That Dude Presents:  American Idiot.

Coming Soon.  

*fine print voice*

Prices and participation may vary.  "soon" is variable.  see retailer for details.  please don't.

 

[WhiteTim]

2 hours ago, That Dude said:

Gosh darn it, you guys.  

I'm making this myself. Keep in mind, Tom Hanks has a net worth equivalent of 10 years salary for me, so......

This is going to be a total Z-Movie.  Maybe Y if I work hard at it, but I won't.

Also, I'm playing all the parts. except one of the two that are the same person, I want it to be confusing as heck.

That Dude Presents:  American Idiot.

Coming Soon.  

*fine print voice*

Prices and participation may vary.  "soon" is variable.  see retailer for details.  please don't.

 

So you make 35 million a year? Dude you can make a major movie with just one year salary! 

[That Dude]

2 hours ago, WhiteTim said:

So you make 35 million a year? Dude you can make a major movie with just one year salary! 

I don't math good.   Maybe he's worth 100 years of my salary, that sounds more reasonable, right?  

 

 

[That Dude]

I am actually going to film an American Idiot film.    I'm thinking to avoid copyright yada yada, I'm going to call my film United States Stupid Dude and maybe the girl will be imaginary and my....I mean Jimbo's split personality will be real.   

 

[trambopoline]

I would watch a film made by That Dude in an instant. You're the savior we need

[The Great Saiyaman]

 

4 hours ago, That Dude said:

I am actually going to film an American Idiot film.    I'm thinking to avoid copyright yada yada, I'm going to call my film United States Stupid Dude and maybe the girl will be imaginary and my....I mean Jimbo's split personality will be real.   

 

This is proof that @That Dude is and always will be the best user on this site. 

[billy1986]

Is this website no longer updating anymore??? Where’s Matt? Where is Andres????

[Hermione]

31 minutes ago, billy1986 said:

Is this website no longer updating anymore??? Where’s Matt? Where is Andres????

The GDA site is broken (not on our end) so nothing can be posted currently, hoping it'll be fixed soon. GDC is still working fine though.

[solongfromthestars]

It's no surprise that the movie will never happen, but I'm sad they never even released recordings of the actual Broadway musical with Billie. I know there are recordings of other versions and they're great, but they're not the same. I guess they feel it wouldn't be worth the cost of properly releasing it and it probably wouldn't now. It might have been several years ago though. Oh well.

[nopride84]

i mean isnt broadway idiot enough?

[MillenniumFan]

Hot take (not that it matters at this point): I actually think AI would have been much better suited for a film adaption than a musical, though only the latter was actually done. I think the music video for Jesus Of Suburbia alone kinda confirms that in my view. That being said, I think the film would have had to have been made and released towards then end of the 2000s, early 2010s at the latest. As much as I believe American Idiot, the album, has aged pretty well, I don't think a film adaption would age at all well. 

That being said, maybe once GD become a full-fledged legacy act, they could then produce a short film related to AI. They'd probably have the budget to do that and might even be able to pull it off fairly well. 

However, right now, there's less than zero demand for an AI movie. 

[Hermione]

3 hours ago, nopride84 said:

i mean isnt broadway idiot enough?

Haven't watched it, does it have Billie's performance in the musical in it?

[FluffyGD]

In my humble opinion, American Idiot: the movie is over because they couldn't find the way how to make it politically correct while being great. I'd be very interested to know why the production took so long and why it wasn't made in the AI or 21st CB era, when it was relevant and talked about the most. 

[Montclare]

Broadway Idiot is great, but there's only a few minutes of Billie's performance in it.  I'd love a full video of one of the shows he performed in.

I know it doesn't look likely that AI the movie will happen, but who knows where we'll be politically at any given time and place.  It'll always be relevant and relatable.  Only bad thing is if it ever does happen, Billie will most likely be too old to play St. Jimmy, and that's the main appeal for a lot of people.  Just look how the ticket sales went up when he played him on Broadway and then fell when he left.