The Merry Gentleman: Difference between revisions

Ron Lazzeretti had planned on directing the projected film, and was in discussion with Michael Keaton regarding Keaton's playing one of the lead roles. A few days before production was scheduled to begin, Lazzeretti suffered a ruptured appendix and underwent extensive treatment. As it became evident that the project would either wither or be completely canceled, Keaton suggested that he would direct it if the producers desired (he had been looking for a project with which to make his directorial debut). It wasThey agreed, but a dispute soon arose between the producers and Keaton broughton much-valuedhis energyalleged lack of effort in cutting and apromoting uniquethe visionmovie. They sued for breach of contract, leading to the''Merry planningGentleman, LLC v. George & Leona Prods., tableInc''.