John Singleton Quits 'A-Team' Movie - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 10-28-2008, 01:10 AM

Director John Singleton has pulled out of plans for a movie version of 1980s TV hit The A-Team, after the project was postponed, according to reports.

The Boyz n the Hood film maker had signed to direct the picture, which was scheduled for release in June 2009. But Daily Variety reports that Singleton canceled his contract when the film was moved back a year to 2010, so Fox movie bosses could concentrate on an Alvin and the Chipmunks sequel.

An A-Team movie has long been rumored with a number of high profile stars touted to take on the roles made famous by George Peppard (Colonel John 'Hannibal' Smith ), Mr. T (Sergeant Bosco 'B.A' Baracas), Dirk Benedict (Lieutenant Templeton 'Faceman' Peck) and Dwight Schultz (Captain H.M. Murdock).

George Clooney has been linked with the Hannibal role and Ice Cube and Tyrese have both spoken of their desire to play B.A.

Mr. Television · 10-28-2008, 01:19 AM

Clooney sucks...give me Bruce Willis.

Schmoopie · 10-28-2008, 01:52 AM

I cannot see George Clooney doing an "A-Team" movie. I think Bruce Willis is much better suited for that type of role.

Andrea

TJL · 10-28-2008, 08:00 AM

It's probably best that they pushed the release date back - it looks like they don't have a cast yet, and they wanted to shoot it and release it between now and June?

Can't believe they're doing another Alvin And The Chipmunks movie.

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TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	It's probably best that they pushed the release date back - it looks like they don't have a cast yet, and they wanted to shoot it and release it between now and June? Can't believe they're doing another Alvin And The Chipmunks movie.
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