John Goodman is back on board Pope Joan after getting sued for leaving. We get this interesting tale of back and forth from our friends at cinematical:
It can be a challenge just to work with people you clash heads with, but imagine going back to work after a big lawsuit? Back in April of 2007, John Goodman started off the Pope Joan plague by backing out of the project and getting sued. Then there were those director kerfuffles, and then star Franka Potente had to back out because the film was taking too damned long to come together. But now at least one drama is righting itself.
Variety reports that the case between Goodman and Constantin films has been settled, and he is once again starring in the film as Pope Sergius. With the cast now in place, the film is finally schedule to begin production next month in Germany and Morocco.
Going back to work after a legal battle would be weird; well, it would be weird for me. Goodman has been described as a consummate professional, and if anyone could pick and resume “business as usual” it would be him.
I am excited to see Goodman dressed up as a pope. This very well could be the only factor pulling me towards this project like a tractor beam. Say what you will about the Catholics – they have sharply dressed leaders, this is gospel!
