Kevin Spacey on Hickenlooper: ‘He deserves for audiences to see his work’
HollywoodNews.com: In a statement, “Casino Jack” headliner Kevin Spacey paid tribute to the film’s recently deceased director George Hickenlooper.
In “Casino Jack,” Spacey plays incarcerated lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Hickenlooper passed away at the age of 47 over the weekend.
“I can’t believe he’s gone because George was so alive, bubbling with energy, drive, commitment, an open heart and a brilliant sense of humor,” Spacey said. “He was one of a kind.
“My experience working with him was nothing short of fantastic: from our prison visit with Jack Abramoff, to script meetings, pre-production discussions and finally our first day of shooting. From that day until our last event premiering Casino Jack in Toronto last month, he was a joy to be around.
“I’m shocked and can’t really get it around my head that I won’t be spending the next three months in his company. That ‘Casino Jack’ turns out to be his last; the pride I feel in it – in his direction, his ideas and the final results – has soared.
“He deserves for audiences to see it and discover his work. And then go out and see what he did before, cause he will deservedly find a whole new audience. And nothing would make George happier than for people to see his work.”
Hickenlooper’s directing credits include Sienna Miller’s Edie Sedgwick biopic “Factory Girl.” “Casino Jack” is currently slated for release by ATO Pictures on December 17.
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