Filming Begins for 'Wicked Blood': Sean Bean plays Uncle Frank Stinson!

Last week in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA shooting began for Wicked Blood, a film slated for 2013 release per info so far. Directed by Mark Young. Here's the synopsis:

Hannah Lee (Abigail Breslin) is a bright teen girl trapped in the dark Southern underworld of violence and guns, drugs and vicious biker gangs. Neglected by her angry sister Amber (Alexa Vega), her only refuge is her troubled uncle Donny, who is a drug addict. Both live in fear of “Uncle Frank” Stinson (Sean Bean), who runs the illegal family business with an iron fist, aided by his psychotic younger brother Bobby. But when Amber falls in love with family rival Wild Bill (James Purefoy), Hannah realizes there is no escape from the ruthless Stinsons, and cleverly schemes to pit one pawn against another in a cunning game of revenge.

LOVE that Sean is reunited working with James Purefoy! We last saw them on film together in Sharpe's Sword:

There's been a flurry of update tweets from the set by some cast and here's the photo ones!
Sam Medina (https://twitter.com/TeamSamMedina) was very kind to post this great picture to Twitter:

James Purefoy, Sam Medina, Sean Bean

Also a very cool picture from Jake Busey (https://twitter.com/TheJakeBusey), thanks!!!

UPDATE! Lew Temple (https://twitter.com/LewTempleActor) posted a great pic too!

Here's the IMDb page for Wicked Blood: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2761578/

SO GLAD Sean is so busy, much for us to watch for in coming months! Updates as I see them!

Written by Donna DeBoer (@DRLDeBoer on Twitter)

Sean Bean Accepts Role in Wachowskis' Jupiter Ascending film : Latest Casting News

This is exciting! Recently it was announced that Sean has signed on for Jupiter Ascending, the new major film project from The Wachowski's (Matrix films, V For Vendetta, Speed Racer, Cloud Atlas). I have to admit I was quite surprised! I've seen most of their films, really liked The Matrix, but their style of writing & filming isn't something that I thought would fit Sean, so I applaud both him & them for expanding their universes! 

Sean Bean in Cleanskin

Sean's casting has been quoted in most of the major entertainment publications & websites. I held off writing this article, however, to see what else would surface, and yesterday's bit of news finally prompted me: Sean's Cleanskin co-star Tuppence Middleton, who played Kate in that film & recently seen in BBC's Spies of Warsaw, has also been cast! So that's 2 of Sean's former co-stars, the other being Eddie Redmayne who starred with Sean in Black Death. Also of note among the announced cast so far is Mila Kunis, who will play Jupiter, a last hope for humans in a universe dominated by other life forms. I last saw her as the Russian ballet dancer in Black Swan. Rounding out the list is popular actor Channing Tatum (G.I. Joe films, Magic Mike) as Django Wise, and Douglas Booth (Pillars of the Earth, Great Expectations).

Tuppence Middleton in Cleanskin

Here's the current working description of the film:

In a universe where humans are near the bottom of the evolutionary ladder, a young destitute human woman is targeted for assassination by the Queen of the Universe because her very existence threatens to end the Queen's reign.

Sean's character in Jupiter Ascending is a man named Stinger, and he is described as being a Stars Wars-esque "Han Solo" type, which I presume means something like a smartass, charming, big hearted rouge who fights for right & protects the ones he loves. Unfortunately, he is not the leading man.

I will definitely be keeping an eye on this film's progression, stay tuned!

For more info:

IMDb page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1617661/

Written by Donna DeBoer (@DRLDeBoer on Twitter)

Sean Bean - Year in Review 2012

It was a very diverse & interesting results year for Sean! Some truly great performance moments by him, my faves are ticked by asterisks:

Sean Bean & Ashley Judd in Missing

*Missing. 10 episode global TV series about 2 ex-CIA parents looking for their kidnapped son. Sean was the father, Paul Winstone. The show had action & a few crazy twists mixed with flashbacks of the Winstone family story, but overall I really enjoyed it and regret it wasn’t renewed. Also starred Ashley Judd, Nick Eversman, Cliff Curtis, Keith Carradine.

Cleanskin

*Cleanskin. Indie feature film. Sean played Ewan Keane, a former British army now MI6 agent given the task of pursuing and eliminating a British-born suicide bomber and the terrorist cell. I thought this movie was awesome, packed in plenty of action & intrigue against an intelligent balanced plot. Definitely worth seeing! Also starred Charlotte Rampling, Abhin Galeya, Tom Burke.

Mirror, Mirror

Mirror, Mirror. Feature film. Another take on the Snow White fairy tale (evil queen, prince, princess, peasants). This was one of my “entertainment sacrifices,” I only saw this flick for Sean, who played Snow’s father, the King. However, it was better than I expected, I liked Snow (Lily Collins), the ending, and all the dwarfs. Also starred Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane.

Accused

*Accused. The acclaimed BBC TV series from Jimmy McGovern finally got Sean in its episode Tracie’s Story, as poetry teacher & transvestite Simon Gaskell / Tracie Tremarco. In the story Tracie meets Tony (Stephen Graham) after being harassed & falls in love with him; Tony is interested in Tracie, not Simon, and has another problem as well- he’s married. This performance was one of Sean’s most challenging & brilliant yet, I was absolutely thrilled with it! Great photography, too.

Bean, Monaghan, Cromwell, Rhames, Slater in Soldiers of Fortune

Soldiers of Fortune. Ltd release feature film. Sean played Roman St. John / Dimidov, a wealthy business owner who is offered, along with other wealthy men, the chance to be a part of an island revolution in return for his monetary investment. But the mission gets complicated as each man reveals his own agenda. I enjoyed this movie, lots of faves, the storyline was good & had plenty of action. Also starred Christian Slater, Ving Rhames, Dominic Monaghan, James Cromwell, Colm Meaney.

Adelaide Clemens & Sean Bean in Silent Hill: Revelation

Silent Hill: Revelation. 3D feature film. I really liked the 1st Silent Hill movie, looked forward to seeing this one, where Sean is now Harry Mason, changed name & on the run with his likewise renamed & now teenaged daughter Heather (Adelaide Clemens) who continues to have nightmarish flashes & dreams from her ordeal & possible future; events conspire & inevitably they get pulled back into the town’s terrifying alternate reality. Also starred Kit Harington, Carrie-Anne Moss.

Always in demand, Sean has more new projects in the pipe for us to enjoy, I look forward to a great 2013! Happy New Year!

Written by Donna DeBoer (@DRLDeBoer on Twitter)
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