Richard Linklater | Photo credit: Jack Plunkett
Boyhood Director Richard Linklater is reportedly eyeing his next cinematic effort, tentatively titled Blue MoonWhich will tell the story of the famous American songwriting duo Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart and their separation. While details are still emerging, deadline According to reports, Linklater is in the development stages of the project, which could potentially be his next directorial venture after the upcoming Netflix release. Hitman,
Inspired by the title song of 1934 by Rodgers and Hart, Blue Moon It is said to reflect their partnership, focusing particularly on Hart’s struggle to reconcile his aspirations for Broadway with Rodgers’ growing success. oklahoma,
Written by Robert Kaplow, best known for his collaborations with Linklater me and orson wellesThe screenplay will explore the dynamic between the two musical geniuses, whose collaboration produced such timeless classics as “A Connecticut Yankee”, “Babes in Arms” and “Pal Joey”; as well as the relationship that suffered as Hart’s struggles with alcohol addiction and mental health problems worsened.
The eventual dissolution of the Rodgers and Hart partnership paved the way for Rodgers’ iconic collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein II, which produced some groundbreaking works Carousel, South Pacific, And Sound of Music, Reshaping the landscape of musical theatre.
Amidst the buzz over Linklater’s upcoming film HitmanAnticipation is growing for the , which drew attention for Glenn Powell’s standout performance Blue Moon.
