Nicholson, Freeman Drop in 'The Bucket'
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Oscar-winners will waste away with director Rob Reiner
According to Variety, Rob Reiner will direct Justin Zackham's script, which focuses on the peppy story of two terminally ill men who make a list of life goals they must achieve before they die. The title refers to that list, which includes activities like racing cars and eating lots of caviar.
Think of it as "Wacky, Dying, Grumpy Old Men."
"Chicago" vets Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will produce along with Alan Greisman.
No deals have been finalized for the film, but it's believed that the producers sent the script to Reiner, hot off of "Rumor Has It" and "Alex & Emma," which was able to recruit Freeman. The "Million Dollar Baby" Oscar-winner then suggested Nicholson, who earned an Oscar nod working with Reiner back on "A Few Good Men." And there was great rejoicing.
The plan is to shoot "The Bucket List" starting in October.
Upcoming releases for Freeman include "Evan Almighty," "The Contract" and "Gone, Baby, Gone." Nicholson will next be seen in Martin Scorsese's "The Departed."
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