Nordling here.
Fans of FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS rejoice, we're getting another Johnny Depp/Hunter Thompson film. Looks like FilmDistrict is releasing THE RUM DIARY, based on Thompson's 1998-released novel (but written much earlier) about a world-weary journalist who escapes the rat race of New York City to work in Puerto Rico, where he becomes involved with a married woman and the dealings of her shady businessman husband. Perfect for Depp, and the film's been finished and on the shelf for some time now. Bruce Robinson (WITHNAIL AND I) wrote and directed the adaptation, which also stars Aaron Eckhart, Richard Jenkins, and Amber Heard.
The release date will be October 11, 2011, according to Deadline. This year. Let's raise a glass and blow up something to celebrate!
Nordling, out.
