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  1. Director Steven Frears Thinks No One Can Replace Ali For His HBO Pic
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    Stephen Frears (Interview with A Vampire) has announced that he will not cast an actor for the role of Muhammad Ali for his soon-in-production HBO film Muhammad's Ali's Greatest Fight and will instead use achival footage of Ali for his film. The film,...

  2. Benjamin Walker Joins "Ali" Biopic
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    Benjamin Walker Joins "Ali" Biopic

    Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" star Benjamin Walker has joined the Stephen Frears-helmed Muhammad Ali biopic "Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight" for HBO Films says Variety. The story chronicles Ali’s trial following his arrest for anti-Vietnam sentiments and...

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    LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: Stephen Frears arrives at Westminster Abbey for a service to mark the bicentenary of Charles Dickens on February 7, 2012 in London, England.

    LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: Stephen Frears arrives at Westminster Abbey for a service to mark the bicentenary of Charles Dickens on February 7, 2012 in London, England. View Photo »

  4. I had a gap where I could have rested. I was supposed to be working on a Stephen Frears movie then Stephen Daldry’s came around. It’s a brave score and it took me three weeks to compose. The story is about sorrow and loss – a child loses his father. It’s a contemporary tragedy much like a Greek one that...
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  5. Benjamin Walker Joins Stephen Frears' 'Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight'; Archival Footage To Be Used To Portray Famed Boxer
    Indie Wire logo Indie Wire 2 days ago

    Looks like Walker isn’t slowing down, as he’s now about to hop on board the Stephen Frears-helmed Muhammad Ali biopic “Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight” for HBO Films, where he’ll be joining good company in the presence of veteran actors Christopher...

  6. Benjamin Walker close to deal for HBO's Ali telepic
    Variety 2 days ago

    Ali's Greatest Fight" is Ali's battle with the Supreme Court over his Muslim beliefs as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War. Ali was convicted by a Houston court in 1967 and spent three years exiled from the ring as his case journeyed to the...

  7. Casting News For HBO's Upcoming "Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight"
    Indie Wire logo Indie Wire 1 week ago

    Titled Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight, the film will take place in 1967, as then Heavy Weight Champion of the World Muhammad Ali refused to enlist and go fight for the USA in Vietnam; his objections to the war were very public, he was convicted and...

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    PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: (L-R) Director Anthony Bregman, producer Randall Emmett, actor Corbin Bernsen, actress Laura Prepon, producer Stephen Frears, actress Rebecca Hall, actor Bruce Willis and actor Joshua Jackson attend the 'Lay the Favorite' premiere...

    PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: (L-R) Director Anthony Bregman, producer Randall Emmett, actor Corbin Bernsen, actress Laura Prepon, producer Stephen Frears, actress Rebecca Hall, actor Bruce Willis and actor Joshua Jackson attend the 'Lay the Favorite' premiere... View Photo »

  9. FilmCatcher: Interview with director Stephen Frears-"The Deal"
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  10. Christopher Plummer & Frank Langella Join Stephen Frears' 'Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight'
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    Most notably among the litter is Michael Mann’s Will Smith-starring “Ali,” and of course there is subtly titled "The Greatest," but as we told you at the start of the month, “The Queen” director Stephen Frears is looking to step into the ring with his...

  11. Christopher Plummer, Frank Langella cast in Ali HBO film
    Entertainment Weekly logo Entertainment Weekly 1 week ago

    Credit: Malcolm Taylor/Getty Images EW has confirmed that Christopher Plummer and Frank Langella have signed on for Stephen Frears’ upcoming HBO project Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight. Current Oscar favorite Plummer will play Supreme Court Associate...

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About Stephen Frears

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Stephen Arthur Frears (born 20 June 1941) is a two-time Academy Award-nominated English film director. Full Article

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PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: (L-R) Director Anthony Bregman, producer Randall Emmett, actor Corbin Bernsen, actress Laura Prepon, producer Stephen Frears, actress Rebecca Hall, actor Bruce Willis and actor Joshua Jackson attend the 'Lay the Favorite' premiere during the 2012 Sundance Film...
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  1. PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: (L-R) Director Anthony Bregman, producer Randall Emmett, actor Corbin Bernsen, actress Laura Prepon, producer Stephen Frears, actress Rebecca Hall, actor Bruce Willis and actor Joshua Jackson attend the 'Lay the Favorite' premiere during the 2012 Sundance Film... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: (L-R) Director Anthony Bregman, producer Randall Emmett, actor Corbin Bernsen, actress Laura Prepon, producer Stephen Frears, actress Rebecca Hall, actor Bruce Willis and actor Joshua Jackson attend the 'Lay the Favorite' premiere during the 2012 Sundance Film...

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  2. Director of the movie Stephen Frears poses at the premiere of the film "Lay the Favorite" at the Eccles theatre during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah January 21, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 weeks ago

    Director of the movie Stephen Frears poses at the premiere of the film "Lay the Favorite" at the Eccles theatre during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah January 21, 2012.

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  3. PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Producer Stephen Frears attends the 'Lay the Favorite' premiere during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival held at Eccles Center Theatre on January 21, 2012 in Park City, Utah. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Producer Stephen Frears attends the 'Lay the Favorite' premiere during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival held at Eccles Center Theatre on January 21, 2012 in Park City, Utah.

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  4. PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: (L-R) Actresses Laura Prepon and Rebecca Hall, director Stephen Frears and actor Joshua Jackson attend The 'Lay the Favorite' Official Cast and Filmmakers Dinner presented by Bing at The Bing Bar on January 21, 2012 in Park City, Utah. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: (L-R) Actresses Laura Prepon and Rebecca Hall, director Stephen Frears and actor Joshua Jackson attend The 'Lay the Favorite' Official Cast and Filmmakers Dinner presented by Bing at The Bing Bar on January 21, 2012 in Park City, Utah.

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  5. PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Director Stephen Frears speaks at the Bing Speakers Series for 'Lay The Favorite' at the Bing Bar on January 21, 2012 in Park City, Utah. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Director Stephen Frears speaks at the Bing Speakers Series for 'Lay The Favorite' at the Bing Bar on January 21, 2012 in Park City, Utah.

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  6. PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: (L-R) Director Stephen Frears, writer Beth Raymer and actress Laura Prepon speak at the Bing Speakers Series for 'Lay The Favorite' at the Bing Bar on January 21, 2012 in Park City, Utah. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: (L-R) Director Stephen Frears, writer Beth Raymer and actress Laura Prepon speak at the Bing Speakers Series for 'Lay The Favorite' at the Bing Bar on January 21, 2012 in Park City, Utah.

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  7. Stephen Frears, right, director of "Lay the Favorite," whispers to star Bruce Willis at the premiere of the film at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Stephen Frears, right, director of "Lay the Favorite," whispers to star Bruce Willis at the premiere of the film at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.

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  8. Stephen Frears, left, director of "Lay the Favorite," chats with cast member Bruce Willis at the premiere of the film at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Stephen Frears, left, director of "Lay the Favorite," chats with cast member Bruce Willis at the premiere of the film at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.

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  9. Stephen Frears, second from left, director of "Lay the Favorite," poses with cast members, from left, Laura Prepon, Rebecca Hall, Bruce Willis and Joshua Jackson at the premiere of the film at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Stephen Frears, second from left, director of "Lay the Favorite," poses with cast members, from left, Laura Prepon, Rebecca Hall, Bruce Willis and Joshua Jackson at the premiere of the film at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.

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  10. British director Stephen Frears (L) and Swiss actor Bruno Ganz talk after the 24th European Film Awards ceremony on December 3, 2011 in Berlin. The European Film Awards by the European Film Academy (EFA) return to Berlin for the first time since 2007. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    British director Stephen Frears (L) and Swiss actor Bruno Ganz talk after the 24th European Film Awards ceremony on December 3, 2011 in Berlin. The European Film Awards by the European Film Academy (EFA) return to Berlin for the first time since 2007.

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  11. BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 03: Director Stephen Frears poses with his award (European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award) during the 24th European Film Awards 2011 at Tempodrom on December 3, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 03: Director Stephen Frears poses with his award (European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award) during the 24th European Film Awards 2011 at Tempodrom on December 3, 2011 in Berlin, Germany.

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  12. British director Stephen Frears holds his honour award during the 24th European Film Awards ceremony on December 3, 2011 in Berlin. The European Film Awards by the European Film Academy (EFA) return to Berlin for the first time since 2007. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    British director Stephen Frears holds his honour award during the 24th European Film Awards ceremony on December 3, 2011 in Berlin. The European Film Awards by the European Film Academy (EFA) return to Berlin for the first time since 2007.

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  13. BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 03: Director Stephen Frears arrives for the 24th European Film Awards 2011 at Tempodrom on December 3, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 03: Director Stephen Frears arrives for the 24th European Film Awards 2011 at Tempodrom on December 3, 2011 in Berlin, Germany.

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  14. British director Stephen Frears arrives on the red carpet for the 24th European Film Awards ceremony in Berlin December 3, 2011. The awards are presented in a total of 17 categories to honour the greatest achievements in European cinema. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    British director Stephen Frears arrives on the red carpet for the 24th European Film Awards ceremony in Berlin December 3, 2011. The awards are presented in a total of 17 categories to honour the greatest achievements in European cinema.

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  15. British director Stephen Frears shows a paper reading his name as he poses upon his arrival at the 24th European Film Awards ceremony on December 3, 2011 in Berlin. The European Film Awards by the European Film Academy (EFA) return to Berlin for the first time since 2007. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    British director Stephen Frears shows a paper reading his name as he poses upon his arrival at the 24th European Film Awards ceremony on December 3, 2011 in Berlin. The European Film Awards by the European Film Academy (EFA) return to Berlin for the first time since 2007.

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  16. British director Stephen Frears (C) arrives with guests at the 24th European Film Awards ceremony on December 3, 2011 in Berlin. The European Film Awards by the European Film Academy (EFA) return to Berlin for the first time since 2007. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    British director Stephen Frears (C) arrives with guests at the 24th European Film Awards ceremony on December 3, 2011 in Berlin. The European Film Awards by the European Film Academy (EFA) return to Berlin for the first time since 2007.

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  17. British director Stephen Frears (3rd R) makes a speech after receiving the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievment Award during the 24th European Film Awards ceremony in Berlin December 3, 2011. The awards are presented in a total of 17 categories to honour the greatest achievements... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    British director Stephen Frears (3rd R) makes a speech after receiving the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievment Award during the 24th European Film Awards ceremony in Berlin December 3, 2011. The awards are presented in a total of 17 categories to honour the greatest achievements...

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  18. British director Stephen Frears smiles after receiving the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievment Award during the 24th European Film Awards ceremony in Berlin December 3, 2011. The awards are presented in a total of 17 categories to honour the greatest achievements in European cinema. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    British director Stephen Frears smiles after receiving the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievment Award during the 24th European Film Awards ceremony in Berlin December 3, 2011. The awards are presented in a total of 17 categories to honour the greatest achievements in European cinema.

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  19. British director Stephen Frears (L) chats with Swiss actor Bruno Ganz during the 24th European Film Awards ceremony in Berlin December 3, 2011. The awards are presented in a total of 17 categories to honour the greatest achievements in European cinema. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    British director Stephen Frears (L) chats with Swiss actor Bruno Ganz during the 24th European Film Awards ceremony in Berlin December 3, 2011. The awards are presented in a total of 17 categories to honour the greatest achievements in European cinema.

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  20. British director Terry Gilliam holds an amulet near to his prize for Short Film, as he stands next to British director Stephen Frears (R) after the 24th European Film Awards ceremony in Berlin December 3, 2011. The awards are presented in a total of 17 categories to honour the greatest... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    British director Terry Gilliam holds an amulet near to his prize for Short Film, as he stands next to British director Stephen Frears (R) after the 24th European Film Awards ceremony in Berlin December 3, 2011. The awards are presented in a total of 17 categories to honour the greatest...

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  21. British director Stephen Frears toasts with a drink as he poses backstage with his Lifetime Achievement Award after the 24th European Film Awards ceremony in Berlin December 3, 2011. The awards are presented in a total of 17 categories to honour the greatest achievements in European... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    British director Stephen Frears toasts with a drink as he poses backstage with his Lifetime Achievement Award after the 24th European Film Awards ceremony in Berlin December 3, 2011. The awards are presented in a total of 17 categories to honour the greatest achievements in European...

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  22. British director Stephen Frears shows his European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award after the 24rd European Film Awards in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    British director Stephen Frears shows his European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award after the 24rd European Film Awards in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011.

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  23. US-born director Terry Gilliam, left, shows his European Film Academy Short Film Award, to the British director Stephen Frears, right, who received the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, after the 24rd European Film Awards in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    US-born director Terry Gilliam, left, shows his European Film Academy Short Film Award, to the British director Stephen Frears, right, who received the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, after the 24rd European Film Awards in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011.

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  24. Cast member Bruce Willis (L) and director of the movie Stephen Frears are interviewed at the premiere of the film "Lay the Favorite" at the Eccles theatre during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah January 21, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 weeks ago

    Cast member Bruce Willis (L) and director of the movie Stephen Frears are interviewed at the premiere of the film "Lay the Favorite" at the Eccles theatre during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah January 21, 2012.

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  25. Gilles Jacob, president of the festival, headed this year by British director Stephen Frears, attends the presentation of the 60th Cannes Film Festival, 19 April 2007 in Paris. A total 21 films will compete for the prestigious Palme d'Or award at the 60th Cannes film festival, to be... Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    Gilles Jacob, president of the festival, headed this year by British director Stephen Frears, attends the presentation of the 60th Cannes Film Festival, 19 April 2007 in Paris. A total 21 films will compete for the prestigious Palme d'Or award at the 60th Cannes film festival, to be...

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PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: (L-R) Director Anthony Bregman, producer Randall Emmett, actor Corbin Bernsen, actress Laura Prepon, producer Stephen Frears, actress Rebecca Hall, actor Bruce Willis and actor Joshua Jackson attend the 'Lay the Favorite' premiere during the 2012 Sundance Film...

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  1. I had a gap where I could have rested. I was supposed to be working on a Stephen Frears movie then Stephen Daldry’s came around. It’s a brave score and it took me three weeks to compose. The story is about sorrow and loss – a child loses his father. It’s a contemporary tragedy much like a Greek one that...
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