It is said that actor Morgan Freeman is interested in playing the role originally performed by Otis Young.
Darryl Ponicsan, who wrote under the pen name Robert Towne, authored the book that was later turned into the successful movie in 1973. Ponicsan has already written a sequel to the book, entitled Last Flag Flying.
In the new film, Nicholson’s character will own a bar. The three actors are anxiously awaiting the final script to begin working.