Actor Val Lauren has signed on to star in James Franco’s upcoming biopic of Sal Mineo. Franco will direct the film from a script he wrote based on Michael Gregg Michaud Biography of the Hollywood legendary actor.
The Hollywood Reporter has the exclusive:
James Franco’s forthcoming Sal Mineo biopic has cast Val Lauren in the titular role.
The film, tentatively titled Sal, tells the story of the enigmatic actor best known for his appearance opposite James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause.
Produced by Franco’s Rabbit Bandini shingle, the film will begin shooting in Los Angeles in early summer. It has been adapted for the screen by Franco from a recently released biography of Mineo by Michael Gregg Michaud.
Lauren’s credits include the independent film Dallas 362 (2003) and Help, a short film he wrote, directed and produced.
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